N29970 - 1981 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1981 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N29970 is a 1981 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Andrecheck Cynthia R in Bethel, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2013. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N29970 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31A4F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29970 was last updated on August 18, 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 N29970. 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
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 24, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
ANDRECHECK CYNTHIA R
Address
PO BOX 976
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
Alaska99559-0976
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)
50615117
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31A4F

Additional Details

Registration
N29970
Serial Number
185-04292
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00350762

Data Source

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

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