N5779X - Cessna 320 Aircraft Registration

C320

CESSNA 320

Aircraft Description

N5779X is a Cessna 320, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dirigo Aerospace Solutions LLC in Sumner, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N5779X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76C13 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5779X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0485, -70.2835 on May 2, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5779X was last updated on May 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 320 Skyknight was the first twin-engine executive aircraft equipped with turbocharged engines, marking a significant advancement in business aviation performance. First introduced in 1961 as a 1962 model, it was an all-metal, low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental engines and configured to seat five to six passengers. With a service ceiling of 28,700 feet and maximum speed of 275 mph, the aircraft measured over 27 feet in length with twin nacelle-mounted powerplants. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1962 to 1968, exactly 575 examples were completed. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C320.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5779X. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
320
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C320320 Skyknight
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 28, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DIRIGO AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
9 MAIN ST
City
SUMNER
State / Zip Code
Maine04292-3200
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSI0-470-B
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51666023
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76C13

Additional Details

Registration
N5779X
Serial Number
320-0079
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00121515

Last Known Position

Date
May 2, 2025 (UTC 19:35:17)
Airport
Latitude
44.0485
Longitude
-70.283501

Data Source

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

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