N85PE - 1975 Cessna TU206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1975 CESSNA TU206F

Aircraft Description

N85PE is a 1975 Cessna TU206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Midwest Airmotive INC in Mount Sterling, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on April 27, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N85PE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA649 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N85PE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0435, -84.5975 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N85PE was last updated on September 29, 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 N85PE. 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
1975
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 17, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 27, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MIDWEST AIRMOTIVE INC
Address
709 AIRPORT RD
City
MOUNT STERLING
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40353-8113
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)
52723111
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA649

Additional Details

Registration
N85PE
Serial Number
U20602774
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00383063

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 21:53:31)
Airport
Latitude
40.142303
Longitude
-80.671448

Data Source

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

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