N78MW - 1976 Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N78MW is a 1976 Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Symple Consulting LLC in Topeka, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N78MW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78MW was last updated on April 28, 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 N78MW. 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
1976
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
March 10, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SYMPLE CONSULTING LLC
Address
3600 SARDOU AVE #17
City
TOPEKA
State / Zip Code
Kansas66616
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)
52507525
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F55

Additional Details

Registration
N78MW
Serial Number
U20603205
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420253

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 17:32:24)
Airport
Latitude
36.721436
Longitude
-95.658703

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC