N979 - 1927 Swallow Swallow Aircraft Registration

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1927 SWALLOW SWALLOW

Aircraft Description

N979 is a 1927 Swallow SWALLOW, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laird Charles L IV in Adelanto, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Wright CURTISS OX5 engine producing 90 horsepower, N979 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA513 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N979 was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Swallow is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 15 Swallow aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SWALLOW model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N979. 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
1927
Manufacturer
SWALLOW
Model
SWALLOW
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 30, 2003
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LAIRD CHARLES L IV
Address
15888 WACO CT
City
ADELANTO
State / Zip Code
California92301-3965
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
CURTISS OX5
Horsepower
90 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53322423
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA513

Additional Details

Registration
N979
Serial Number
842
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374348

Data Source

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

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