N8409Q - 1976 Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N8409Q is a 1976 Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frey David G Jr in Grand Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8409Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB837B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8409Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.1363, -85.6545 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8409Q was last updated on September 30, 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 N8409Q. 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
April 20, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
FREY DAVID G JR
Address
945 PLYMOUTH AVE SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49506-6523
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)
52701573
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB837B

Additional Details

Registration
N8409Q
Serial Number
U20603269
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00623121

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 17:08:57)
Airport
Latitude
43.136261
Longitude
-85.65446

Data Source

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

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