N8379Q - 1978 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1978 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N8379Q is a 1978 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laumeyer Richard H in Wilson, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 1992. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8379Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB75FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8379Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6073, -110.7380 on August 16, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8379Q was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 185 Skywagon became the quintessential bush plane and utility aircraft for remote operations worldwide. First flown in the early 1960s, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental IO-470-F or IO-520-D engine, seating up to six occupants. Measuring over 25 feet in length with excellent short-field performance, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1961 to 1985, with 4,427 units produced. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C185.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8379Q. 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
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 15, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
LAUMEYER RICHARD H
Address
PO BOX 1308
City
WILSON
State / Zip Code
Wyoming83014-1308
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52672775
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB75FD

Additional Details

Registration
N8379Q
Serial Number
18503673
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00993241

Last Known Position

Date
August 16, 2024 (UTC 17:36:59)
Airport
Latitude
43.6073
Longitude
-110.737999

Data Source

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

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