N378SP - 1981 Cessna U206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1981 CESSNA U206G

Aircraft Description

N378SP is a 1981 Cessna U206G, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Civil Air Patrol INC in Maxwell Afb, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 1993. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N378SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45321 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N378SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7007, -121.7308 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N378SP was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 206 Stationair, often called the "station wagon of the air," became general aviation's premier six-seat utility aircraft for backcountry operations and cargo hauling. First flown in 1962, it is a high-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a Continental IO-520 series engine, seating up to six passengers or carrying substantial cargo through its distinctive clamshell rear doors. With a wingspan of 36 feet and gross weight of 3,600 pounds, the 206 bridged the gap between smaller four-seat aircraft and expensive twin-engine planes. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, production has exceeded 8,500 units across all variants since 1964. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C206.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N378SP. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 17, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
Alabama36112-6332
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51051441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45321

Additional Details

Registration
N378SP
Serial Number
U20606322
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00108168

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
38.22786
Longitude
-121.584081

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC