N73408 - 1979 Cessna T207A Aircraft Registration

T206

1979 CESSNA T207A

Aircraft Description

N73408 is a 1979 Cessna T207A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shade Eric L in Dillingham, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 23, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520-M engine producing 310 horsepower, N73408 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DC60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N73408 was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 207, a stretched utility aircraft designed to bridge the gap between six-seat singles and expensive twin-engine transports, became a workhorse for air taxi operations worldwide. First flown on May 11, 1968, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that could accommodate up to eight passengers or substantial cargo loads in its extended fuselage. Measuring 31 feet 9 inches in length with a Continental IO-520 engine producing 300 horsepower, the aircraft offered exceptional versatility for short-haul commercial operations. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, from 1969 to 1984. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C07T.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N73408. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
T207A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
T206T206 Turbo Stationair
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 23, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SHADE ERIC L
Address
PO BOX 131
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
Alaska99576-0131
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520-M
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52356140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DC60

Additional Details

Registration
N73408
Serial Number
20700586
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00601947

Data Source

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

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