N78ML - Cessna T206H Aircraft Registration

T206

CESSNA T206H

Aircraft Description

N78ML is a Cessna T206H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dakota Wings LLC in Brookings, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A engine producing 310 horsepower, N78ML is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F4B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78ML was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5887, -96.7432 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78ML was last updated on July 24, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna T206 Turbo Stationair represents the modern evolution of one of general aviation's most enduring utility aircraft designs, serving as a high-altitude capable workhorse for personal and business flying. First flown in August 1996, it is a high-wing single-engine aircraft powered by a turbocharged Lycoming engine that seats six occupants. The aircraft spans over 35 feet in wingspan and delivers more than 300 horsepower through its TIO-540-AJ1A powerplant. Manufacturing resumed at Cessna Aircraft Company's Independence, Kansas facility after a 12-year production hiatus. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is T206.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78ML. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
T206H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
T206T206 Turbo Stationair
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 30, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DAKOTA WINGS LLC
Address
1505 W 8TH ST S
City
BROOKINGS
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57006-2935
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-AJ1A
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507513
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F4B

Additional Details

Registration
N78ML
Serial Number
T20608731
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 24, 2024
Last Update Date
July 24, 2024
Unique ID
00324259

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 01:09:01)
Airport
Latitude
43.588715
Longitude
-96.743242

Data Source

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

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