N78KW - 1974 Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1974 CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N78KW is a 1974 Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Volz James R in Laredo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 1984. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N78KW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F23 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78KW was last updated on April 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 N78KW. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
TU206F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 7, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
VOLZ JAMES R
Address
310 WESTMONT DR
City
LAREDO
State / Zip Code
Texas78041-2745
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507443
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F23

Additional Details

Registration
N78KW
Serial Number
U20602647
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00624800

Data Source

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

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