N2792J - 1969 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1969 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N2792J is a 1969 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Andresen Leonard W in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N2792J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CA92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2792J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.7542, -150.0520 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2792J was last updated on September 2, 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 N2792J. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 1975
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
ANDRESEN LEONARD W
Address
7031 KITLISA DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-1826
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)
50545222
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CA92

Additional Details

Registration
N2792J
Serial Number
185-1542
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880213

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 21:11:59)
Airport
Latitude
61.186725
Longitude
-149.965591

Data Source

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

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