N2479Y - 1962 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2479Y is a 1962 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dmac Aircraft LLC in Savannah, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 26, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2479Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24DAA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2479Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2479Y was last updated on July 20, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2479Y. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 26, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DMAC AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
34 HANGAR RD
City
SAVANNAH
State / Zip Code
Georgia31408-9047
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50446652
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24DAA

Additional Details

Registration
N2479Y
Serial Number
17249779
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 20, 2024
Last Update Date
July 20, 2024
Unique ID
00942762

Last Known Position

Date
January 30, 2026 (UTC 19:46:35)
Airport
Latitude
32.116219
Longitude
-81.19752

Data Source

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

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