N4871F - 1966 Cessna U206A Aircraft Registration

C206

1966 CESSNA U206A

Aircraft Description

N4871F is a 1966 Cessna U206A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fry Robert S Jr in Poplar Grove, IL. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 1993. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4871F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6051B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4871F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.7696, -87.8514 on February 23, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4871F was last updated on June 23, 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 N4871F. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 10, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
FRY ROBERT S JR
Address
5151 ORTH RD # MO-1
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065-8802
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51402433
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6051B

Additional Details

Registration
N4871F
Serial Number
U206-0571
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00156718

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 21:43:32)
Airport
Latitude
42.282303
Longitude
-88.75224

Data Source

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

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