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N4596U1979 CESSNA U206G

N4596U is a 1979 Cessna U206G, serial U20604990, registered to RUSTAIR INC, a corporation in Anchorage, AK, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 9 Jun 2011, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 30 Jun 2027. The record shows no registry changes, 2 NTSB cases on this mark, 2 tied to this airframe and 1 service difficulty report.

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Registration: N4596U
Aircraft: U206G; CESSNA
Serial Number: U20604990

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1979

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Registration record

N4596U as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 14 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: U206G
Serial number: U20604990
Year manufactured: 1979
Airframe type: Fixed wing single engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 6
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 132 mph
Type certificate: A4CE
Certificate holder: CESSNA

Powerplant

Engines: 1
Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 285 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 4 May 1993
Classification: Restricted
Approved operations: Other

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 9 Jun 2011
Last FAA action: 22 Jan 2023
Expires: 30 Jun 2027
FAA region: Alaskan
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00023044

Registered owner

Name: RUSTAIR INC
Registrant type: Corporation
Based: ANCHORAGE, AK, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A596C8
ICAO 24-bit: a596c8
Octal: 51313310
Decimal: 10852040

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What kind of aircraft is N4596U?

N4596U is a 1979 Cessna U206G, serial U20604990. The FAA classes it as fixed wing single engine, it seats 6, it is powered by 1 Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine.

Who is N4596U registered to?

The FAA registry lists RUSTAIR INC, a corporation in Anchorage, AK, US, as the registrant of N4596U.

Is N4596U still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 9 Jun 2011 and expires on 30 Jun 2027.

Has N4596U been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds 2 records naming N4596U, 2 of which the serial number ties to this airframe. The most recent is dated 23 May 2016 at Chinita Bay, AK.

Does N4596U have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N4596U with the FAA.

Who operates N4596U for charter?

N4596U is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: RUSTS FLYING SERVICE INC.

Is N4596U for sale?

N4596U is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N4596U changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N4596U. The mark was previously carried by: Cessna 150D.

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