N279AT - 2017 Autogyro USA LLC Calidus Aircraft Registration

SPHA

2017 AUTOGYRO USA LLC CALIDUS

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.

Model Year
2017
Manufacturer
AUTOGYRO USA LLC
Model
CALIDUS
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
SPHASparrowHawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 27, 2017
Classification
Primary Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MANCE STEVEN J
Address
29 REGENCY DR
City
POUGHKEEPSIE
State / Zip Code
New York12603-1156
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
914UL
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50543775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C7FD

Additional Details

Registration
N279AT
Serial Number
US-C00497
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01265973

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC