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N9979G V

Cessna 188A · 1971 · Gibson, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9979G is a 1971 Cessna 188A (serial 18800779), registered to Steinke Matthew R (individual) in Gibson, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2015 (11 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor O 470R engine rated at 230 hp, the engine on 25% of registered Cessna 188As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADF03E. It is one of 4 Cessna 188A aircraft on the FAA registry. Steinke Matthew R holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Steinke Matthew R
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Gibson, IA
Serial number
18800779
Year built
1971 · 55 yrs old
Airworthiness class
31
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADF03E · 53370076 octal
Certificate issued
May 17, 2023
Airworthiness date
May 12, 2015
Last FAA activity
May 17, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2030
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor O 470R
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
230 hp
Power per seat
230 hp
FAA engine code
17071

1 of the 4 registered Cessna 188A carry this engine (25%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2073006

Cessna 188A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 83 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17071

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O 470R
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 230 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9979G
Serial Number: 18800779
Year Manufactured: 1971
ACFTREF Code: 2073006
Engine Code: 17071
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53370076
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADF03E
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Registrant

Steinke Matthew R
Individual
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12713 120Th Ave
Gibson, IA, 501048515
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 17, 2023
Airworthiness May 12, 2015
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 17, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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