N8979T - 1960 Cessna 182C Aircraft Registration

C182

1960 CESSNA 182C

Aircraft Description

N8979T is a 1960 Cessna 182C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nardi Patty K in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 27, 2005. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N8979T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC62FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8979T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.6281, -80.8315 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8979T 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 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 N8979T. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 27, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
NARDI PATTY K
Address
408 SPANISH PEAKS DR
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59803-2476
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)
53061372
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC62FA

Additional Details

Registration
N8979T
Serial Number
52879
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00651541

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 16:38:53)
Airport
Latitude
28.628128
Longitude
-80.831539

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC