N2279U - 1970 Cessna 188A Aircraft Registration

C188

1970 CESSNA 188A

Aircraft Description

N2279U is a 1970 Cessna 188A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christenberry Paul O in Fayette, AL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2003. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N2279U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FEA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2279U was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C188.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2279U. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
188A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
96 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 22, 1970
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTENBERRY PAUL O
Address
PO BOX 28
City
FAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35555-0028
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50377250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FEA8

Additional Details

Registration
N2279U
Serial Number
18800659
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00112002

Data Source

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

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