N8345Q - 1976 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N8345Q is a 1976 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Katahdin Air Service INC in Hermon, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N8345Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6A4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8345Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9528, -68.6743 on May 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N8345Q was last updated on July 9, 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 N8345Q. 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
U206F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 25, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KATAHDIN AIR SERVICE INC
Address
45 WHITE PINE RD
City
HERMON
State / Zip Code
Maine04401-0258
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52665114
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6A4C

Additional Details

Registration
N8345Q
Serial Number
U20603206
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 9, 2023
Last Update Date
July 9, 2023
Unique ID
00113281

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 17:18:42)
Airport
Latitude
45.709596
Longitude
-68.832367

Data Source

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

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