N4878F - 1966 Cessna U206A Aircraft Registration

C206

1966 CESSNA U206A

Aircraft Description

N4878F is a 1966 Cessna U206A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nistler Gabriel R in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4878F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60610 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4878F was last updated on May 26, 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 N4878F. 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
April 19, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
NISTLER GABRIEL R
Address
7299 PRIEST PASS RD
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-9611
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)
51403020
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60610

Additional Details

Registration
N4878F
Serial Number
U206-0578
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700425

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 14:34:55)
Airport
Latitude
47.679547
Longitude
-117.197148

Data Source

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

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