N1296F - 1975 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1975 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N1296F is a 1975 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walker Brandon in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 5, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1296F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07851 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1296F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.2380, -149.9913 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1296F was last updated on July 28, 2023. 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 N1296F. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 5, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
WALKER BRANDON
Address
C/O JACK WHITE COMMERCIAL
3801 CETNERPOINT DR STE 101
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99503
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50074121
Mode S Code (Hex)
A07851

Additional Details

Registration
N1296F
Serial Number
18502816
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00980700

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 20:26:36)
Airport
Latitude
61.238022
Longitude
-149.991335

Data Source

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

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