N616 - 1967 Cessna U206B Aircraft Registration

C206

1967 CESSNA U206B

Aircraft Description

N616 is a 1967 Cessna U206B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to U S D A Forest Service Fepp in Columbia, SC. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2013. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N616 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80507 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N616 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8133, -81.2071 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N616 was last updated on September 2, 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 N616. 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
U206B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 24, 1979
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
U S D A FOREST SERVICE FEPP
Address
5500 BROAD RIVER RD
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29212-3543
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)
52002407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80507

Additional Details

Registration
N616
Serial Number
U206-0849
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00521356

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 21:39:59)
Airport
Latitude
34.809494
Longitude
-81.207294

Data Source

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

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