N79CD - 1979 Cessna 182Q Aircraft Registration

C182

1979 CESSNA 182Q

Aircraft Description

N79CD is a 1979 Cessna 182Q, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcvay E Howard Jr in Riverside, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2008. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N79CD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB5E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79CD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.8693, -70.9995 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79CD was last updated on May 12, 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 N79CD. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182Q
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
MCVAY E HOWARD JR
Address
273 TERRACE AVE
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02915-4824
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)
52532742
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB5E2

Additional Details

Registration
N79CD
Serial Number
18266793
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00024210

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 18:53:10)
Airport
Latitude
41.87304
Longitude
-71.01513

Data Source

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

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