N5712J - 1969 Cessna P206E Aircraft Registration

C206

1969 CESSNA P206E

Aircraft Description

N5712J is a 1969 Cessna P206E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Free Air LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N5712J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A754C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5712J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.7529, -116.8342 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5712J was last updated on September 15, 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 N5712J. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
P206E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 3, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
FREE AIR LLC
Address
302 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 409
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-5002
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)
51652307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A754C7

Additional Details

Registration
N5712J
Serial Number
P20600612
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00750526

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:40:05)
Airport
Latitude
47.7743
Longitude
-116.82

Data Source

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

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