N8788Q - 1975 Cessna U206F Aircraft Registration

C206

1975 CESSNA U206F

Aircraft Description

N8788Q is a 1975 Cessna U206F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kochert Timothy B in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8788Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC178D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8788Q was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8788Q was last updated on January 9, 2024. 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 N8788Q. 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
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
March 14, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KOCHERT TIMOTHY B
Address
18924 POTTER HIGHLANDS DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-6110
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53013615
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC178D

Additional Details

Registration
N8788Q
Serial Number
U20602730
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 9, 2024
Last Update Date
January 9, 2024
Unique ID
00362893

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 23:59:58)
Airport
Latitude
61.419987
Longitude
-149.501266

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC