N71991 - 1968 Cessna U206D Aircraft Registration

C206

1968 CESSNA U206D

Aircraft Description

N71991 is a 1968 Cessna U206D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bush-tell INC in Aniak, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 4, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on December 29, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N71991 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A129 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71991 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Grayling Airport (KGX) on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71991 was last updated on July 7, 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 N71991. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206D
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 4, 1994
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 29, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BUSH-TELL INC
Address
PO BOX 109
City
ANIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99557-0109
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)
52320451
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A129

Additional Details

Registration
N71991
Serial Number
U206-1247
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00881307

Last Known Position

Date
March 6, 2026 (UTC 01:24:07)
Airport
Latitude
62.41745
Longitude
-159.999084

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC