N21709 - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N21709 is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N 2 Alaska LLC in Talkeetna, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 21, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N21709 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D5FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N21709 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Talkeetna Airport (PATK) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N21709 was last updated on March 10, 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 N21709. 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
1976
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
July 21, 2016
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
N 2 ALASKA LLC
Address
PO BOX 184
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99676-0184
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50352775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D5FD

Additional Details

Registration
N21709
Serial Number
18503064
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00321562

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 05:17:28)
Airport
Latitude
62.320267
Longitude
-150.097682

Data Source

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

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