N8979S - Cessna 150F Aircraft Registration

C150

CESSNA 150F

Aircraft Description

N8979S is a Cessna 150F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Furtadobradley D in Lodi, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 4, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N8979S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC62F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8979S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1258, -121.2297 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8979S was last updated on August 26, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna A150 Aerobat was a specialized aerobatic trainer variant of the popular Cessna 150, designed to democratize aerobatic instruction for civilian pilots. First flown in prototype form on September 12, 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants and featured structural reinforcements for +6/-3G aerobatic maneuvers. With a wingspan of 32 feet 9 inches and powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine, the aircraft served flight schools worldwide from 1969 to 1977. The A150 Aerobat was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C150.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8979S. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
150F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C150A150 Aerobat
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 4, 1965
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FURTADOBRADLEY D
Address
811 S ROSE ST
City
LODI
State / Zip Code
California95240-4624
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53061371
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC62F9

Additional Details

Registration
N8979S
Serial Number
15062279
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 26, 2024
Last Update Date
August 26, 2024
Unique ID
00661541

Last Known Position

Date
March 4, 2026 (UTC 22:37:48)
Airport
Latitude
38.125763
Longitude
-121.22969

Data Source

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

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