N279PM - 1997 Cessna 208B Aircraft Registration

C208

1997 CESSNA 208B

Aircraft Description

N279PM is a 1997 Cessna 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Planemasters LTD in West Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2003. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-60A engine producing 1050 horsepower, N279PM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C93C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N279PM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Manchester-boston Regional Airport (KMHT) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N279PM was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 208 Caravan, a pioneering single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, revolutionized commercial aviation by proving that single-engine aircraft could safely and economically transport up to 14 passengers or 3,500 pounds of cargo. First flown on December 9, 1982, it featured a high-wing configuration with fixed tricycle landing gear and a reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine. Measuring approximately 43 feet in length with a 52-foot wingspan, the Caravan became the world's first all-new production single-engine turboprop airliner. The aircraft was manufactured 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 C208.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N279PM. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
208B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C208208 Caravan 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 13, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
PLANEMASTERS LTD
Address
DUPAGE AIRPORT 32W611 TOWER RD
City
WEST CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60185
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
Horsepower
1050 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50544474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C93C

Additional Details

Registration
N279PM
Serial Number
208B0623
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
12
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00856471

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:59:58)
Airport
Latitude
42.901932
Longitude
-71.552997

Data Source

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

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