N5427X - 1980 Cessna U206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1980 CESSNA U206G

Aircraft Description

N5427X is a 1980 Cessna U206G, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Gates Christopher H Jr in Chugiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N5427X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E2BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5427X was last updated on April 19, 2024. 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 N5427X. 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
1980
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
May 13, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GATES CHRISTOPHER H JR
Address
23612 CHANDELLE DR
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99567-5562
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)
51561275
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E2BD

Additional Details

Registration
N5427X
Serial Number
U20605743
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 19, 2024
Last Update Date
April 19, 2024
Unique ID
00013105

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 00:24:49)
Airport
Latitude
61.417419
Longitude
-149.441921

Data Source

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

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