N8479Q - 1976 Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1976 CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N8479Q is a 1976 Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lake Airways Management LLC in Hazelhurst, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8479Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9D7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8479Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.9120, -89.7324 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8479Q was last updated on March 8, 2026. 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 N8479Q. 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
May 28, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
LAKE AIRWAYS MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
9855 CEDAR FALLS RD
City
HAZELHURST
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54531-9616
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)
52716574
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9D7C

Additional Details

Registration
N8479Q
Serial Number
U20603337
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 8, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00192901

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 21:43:43)
Airport
Latitude
45.912003
Longitude
-89.732376

Data Source

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

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