N8442Q - 1976 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N8442Q is a 1976 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ferguson John W in Edwardsburg, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8442Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9162 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8442Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2065, -84.2144 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8442Q was last updated on May 12, 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 N8442Q. 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
May 11, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FERGUSON JOHN W
Address
25517 HAROLD CT
City
EDWARDSBURG
State / Zip Code
Michigan49112-8216
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)
52710542
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9162

Additional Details

Registration
N8442Q
Serial Number
U20603301
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00233031

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 20:40:05)
Airport
Latitude
41.720993
Longitude
-85.986432

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC