N553HP - 2006 Cessna (textron Aviation) T206H Aircraft Registration

T206

2006 Cessna (Textron Aviation) T206H

Aircraft Description

N553HP is a 2006 Cessna T206H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to California Highway Patrol in Sacramento, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2006. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A engine producing 310 horsepower, N553HP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70B4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N553HP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5690, -122.4066 on June 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N553HP was last updated on July 7, 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 80,402 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 N553HP. 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
2006
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
T206H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
T206T206 Turbo Stationair
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Address
OFFICE OF AIR OPERATIONS
601 N 7TH ST
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
California95811-0208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-AJ1A
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51605515
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70B4D

Additional Details

Registration
N553HP
Serial Number
T20608633
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00250959

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 19:06:40)
Airport
Latitude
40.569672
Longitude
-122.406738

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC