N79185 - 1942 Fairchild M-62A-4 Aircraft Registration

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1942 FAIRCHILD M-62A-4

Aircraft Description

N79185 is a 1942 Fairchild M-62A-4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mantei And Associates in Lexington, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on August 20, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Fairchild 6-440 SERIES engine producing 200 horsepower, N79185 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABF4A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79185 was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N79185. 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
1942
Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Model
M-62A-4
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FA62FAIRCHILD M-62A-4 Cornell
Cruise Speed
97 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 20, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MANTEI AND ASSOCIATES
Address
4580 SUNSET BLVD
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29072-9250
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Engine Model
6-440 SERIES
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52537512
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABF4A

Additional Details

Registration
N79185
Serial Number
FC180
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00645120

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 19:02:27)
Airport
Latitude
34.285165
Longitude
-80.535221

Data Source

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

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