Aircraft Description
N279AT is a 2017 Autogyro USA LLC CALIDUS, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Mance Steven J in Poughkeepsie, NY. This aircraft holds a primary airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 914UL engine producing 115 horsepower, N279AT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C7FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N279AT was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 4 Autogyro USA LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N279AT. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC