N79MG - 1978 Piper Aerostar 600 Aircraft Registration

AEST

1978 PIPER AEROSTAR 600

Aircraft Description

N79MG is a 1978 Piper AEROSTAR 600, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Castle Aviation INC in North Canton, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N79MG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB6C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79MG was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerostar 600, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that held the speed record for fastest twin piston aircraft of its era, first flew in October 1967. Designed by Ted Smith as a low-wing monoplane powered by two 290-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines, it could accommodate up to six passengers while achieving cruise speeds of 220 knots. With a wingspan of 34.2 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 pounds, it was manufactured by Ted Smith Aircraft Company and later acquired by Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AEST.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N79MG. 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
1978
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
AEROSTAR 600
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CASTLE AVIATION INC
Address
4919 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW
City
NORTH CANTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio44720-5460
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Castle Aviation
ICAO Code
CSJ

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52533306
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB6C6

Additional Details

Registration
N79MG
Serial Number
60-0523-169
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00490582

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC