N6156Q - 1967 Cessna 320F Aircraft Registration

C320

1967 CESSNA 320F

Aircraft Description

N6156Q is a 1967 Cessna 320F, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gem State Transportation INC in Hamilton, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on May 13, 1998. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N6156Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8048A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6156Q was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6156Q. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 15, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 13, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
GEM STATE TRANSPORTATION INC
Address
2133 LOST HORSE TRL
City
HAMILTON
State / Zip Code
Montana59840-8912
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52002212
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8048A

Additional Details

Registration
N6156Q
Serial Number
320F-0006
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00601346

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC