N8506Q - Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N8506Q is a Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Robert C in Colby, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8506Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABAA91 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8506Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1014, -100.2137 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8506Q 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 N8506Q. 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
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
June 17, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BELL ROBERT C
Address
1 PLYMOUTH DR
City
COLBY
State / Zip Code
Kansas67701-4400
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)
52725221
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABAA91

Additional Details

Registration
N8506Q
Serial Number
U20603363
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
00082801

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 18:07:38)
Airport
Latitude
39.635413
Longitude
-103.029663

Data Source

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

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