N70598 - 1973 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1973 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N70598 is a 1973 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Routh Lucas R in Albert Lea, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N70598 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96AD5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70598 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6967, -93.3732 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N70598 was last updated on February 14, 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 N70598. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ROUTH LUCAS R
Address
72159 WINEGLASS RD
City
ALBERT LEA
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56007-5580
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)
52265325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96AD5

Additional Details

Registration
N70598
Serial Number
U20602087
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
February 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420807

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 21:51:20)
Airport
Latitude
43.691789
Longitude
-93.371691

Data Source

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

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