N779SP - 1986 Cessna 182R Aircraft Registration

C182

1986 CESSNA 182R

Aircraft Description

N779SP is a 1986 Cessna 182R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Preferco LLC in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 5, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N779SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8C14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N779SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.8917, -96.9186 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N779SP was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it 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 C182.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N779SP. 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
1986
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 5, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PREFERCO LLC
Address
4302 13TH AVE S STE 4-375
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58103
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52506024
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8C14

Additional Details

Registration
N779SP
Serial Number
18268576
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00210847

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 17:44:28)
Airport
Latitude
46.891697
Longitude
-96.91857

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC