Aircraft Description
N565CM is a 1968 Cessna U206C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Backcountry Aviation LLC in North Salt Lake, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on October 11, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-F engine producing 300 horsepower, N565CM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A739BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N565CM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N565CM was last updated on September 9, 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 N565CM. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC