N9879X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9879X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lando Air LLC in Henderson, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9879X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC8CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9879X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.4818, -114.4880 on July 30, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9879X was last updated on January 3, 2024. 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 N9879X. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LANDO AIR LLC
Address
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Nevada
Country

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53344316
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC8CE

Additional Details

Registration
N9879X
Serial Number
1850079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 3, 2024
Last Update Date
January 3, 2024
Unique ID
00853590

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2025 (UTC 16:07:26)
Airport
Latitude
42.4818
Longitude
-114.487999

Data Source

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

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