N8368Q - 1976 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N8368Q is a 1976 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Christopher in Grass Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 24, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2003. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8368Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7223 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8368Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.1790, -149.9926 on August 26, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8368Q was last updated on July 18, 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 N8368Q. 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
March 24, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN CHRISTOPHER
Address
14283 SKY PINES RD
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California95949-6760
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52671043
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7223

Additional Details

Registration
N8368Q
Serial Number
U20603229
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00493281

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 22:25:49)
Airport
Latitude
39.227234
Longitude
-121.034287

Data Source

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

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