N779RK - 2008 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

2008 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N779RK is a 2008 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Mcaire LLC in Newton, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW535B engine producing 3400 pounds of thrust, N779RK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8BF7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N779RK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.7766, -81.3135 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N779RK was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation V represented a pivotal advancement in midsize business aviation, bridging the gap between light jets and larger corporate aircraft when it entered service in 1989. First flown on August 10, 1987, this twin-engine turbofan could accommodate eight passengers in a pressurized cabin with transcontinental range capabilities. Stretching 48.9 feet with a 47.2-foot wingspan, the Citation V achieved maximum speeds of 459 knots and operational ceilings of 45,000 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company produced 774 examples over 22 years of manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C560.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N779RK. 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
2008
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
560
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C560560 Citation 5
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 2008
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCAIRE LLC
Address
PO BOX 130
City
NEWTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28658-0130
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW535B
Thrust
3400 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52505767
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8BF7

Additional Details

Registration
N779RK
Serial Number
560-0779
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00468339

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 19:14:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.769157
Longitude
-81.332839

Data Source

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

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