N8281Z - Cessna TU206G Aircraft Registration

C206

CESSNA TU206G

Aircraft Description

N8281Z is a Cessna TU206G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spearfish Aviation INC in Summerset, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520-M engine producing 310 horsepower, N8281Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5126 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8281Z was last updated on January 22, 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 N8281Z. 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
TU206G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 9, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SPEARFISH AVIATION INC
Address
8801 STEAMBOAT LN
City
SUMMERSET
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57769-6214
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)
52650446
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5126

Additional Details

Registration
N8281Z
Serial Number
U20604116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00712827

Data Source

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

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