N728 - 1985 Cessna U206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1985 CESSNA U206G

Aircraft Description

N728 is a 1985 Cessna U206G, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to United States Department of Interior in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2002. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N728 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9C143 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N728 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3939, -70.7080 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N728 was last updated on April 21, 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 N728. 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
1985
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 1, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Address
OFFICE OF AVIATION SERVICES
300 E MALLARD DR STE 200
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83706-3991
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52340503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9C143

Additional Details

Registration
N728
Serial Number
U20606877
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00003939

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 19:58:37)
Airport
Latitude
34.980702
Longitude
-87.197113

Data Source

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

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