N4637U - 1979 Cessna U206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1979 CESSNA U206G

Aircraft Description

N4637U is a 1979 Cessna U206G, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Wright Air Service INC in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4637U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5A820 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4637U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4637U was last updated on September 30, 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 N4637U. 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
1979
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
April 26, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 60142
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99706-0142
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Wright Air Service
ICAO Code
WRF

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)
51324040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5A820

Additional Details

Registration
N4637U
Serial Number
U20605017
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00823174

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:44:03)
Airport
Latitude
64.807139
Longitude
-147.859926

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC