N8386Q - 1976 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N8386Q is a 1976 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Le Tourneau University in Longview, TX. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8386Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB794B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8386Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.1288, -94.9854 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8386Q was last updated on March 24, 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 N8386Q. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
LE TOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
Address
PO BOX 7001
City
LONGVIEW
State / Zip Code
Texas75607-7001
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)
52674513
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB794B

Additional Details

Registration
N8386Q
Serial Number
U20603247
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00293421

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 23:08:11)
Airport
Latitude
32.308044
Longitude
-94.958141

Data Source

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

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