N6509G - Cessna A188B Aircraft Registration

C188

CESSNA A188B

Aircraft Description

N6509G is a Cessna A188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mehling Robert C in Hardin, MT. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N6509G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89054 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6509G was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C188.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6509G. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 4, 1973
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MEHLING ROBERT C
Address
RR 1 BOX 1067
City
HARDIN
State / Zip Code
Montana59034-9711
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)
52110124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A89054

Additional Details

Registration
N6509G
Serial Number
18801202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00742586

Data Source

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

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