N9317W - 1986 Cessna U206 Aircraft Registration

C206

1986 CESSNA U206

Aircraft Description

N9317W is a 1986 Cessna U206, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bruton Paul R in El Campo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2001. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N9317W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACECC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9317W was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6347, -98.5597 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9317W was last updated on June 16, 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 N9317W. 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
1986
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 15, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
BRUTON PAUL R
Address
2687 COUNTY ROAD 408
City
EL CAMPO
State / Zip Code
Texas77437-4596
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)
53166302
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACECC2

Additional Details

Registration
N9317W
Serial Number
U20607018
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00754041

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 17:17:21)
Airport
Latitude
30.634724
Longitude
-98.559668

Data Source

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

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