N24FG - 1981 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1981 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N24FG is a 1981 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to California Department of Fish And Game in Sacramento, CA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 1982. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N24FG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22E2A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N24FG was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N24FG was last updated on March 13, 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 N24FG. 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
1981
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
February 17, 1995
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 1982

Registered Owner

Name
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Address
5953 FREEPORT BLVD
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
California95822-3506
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)
50427052
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22E2A

Additional Details

Registration
N24FG
Serial Number
18504207
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00092472

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 00:06:11)
Airport
Latitude
38.518364
Longitude
-121.498654

Data Source

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

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