N981AK - 1981 Cessna TU206G Aircraft Registration

C206

1981 CESSNA TU206G

Aircraft Description

N981AK is a 1981 Cessna TU206G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to State of Alaska in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on August 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N981AK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAEE5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N981AK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N981AK was last updated on August 20, 2025. 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 N981AK. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
TU206G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C206206 Stationair
Cruise Speed
132 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 8, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
STATE OF ALASKA
Address
4827 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-1071
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)
53327345
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAEE5

Additional Details

Registration
N981AK
Serial Number
U20606248
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00542016

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 22:54:14)
Airport
Latitude
61.182953
Longitude
-149.969215

Data Source

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

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