N3489Y - Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N3489Y is a Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hutchinson Earl F in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3489Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DEB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3489Y was last updated on August 25, 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 N3489Y. 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
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
August 13, 1982
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HUTCHINSON EARL F
Address
PO BOX 58583
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99711-0583
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)
50757260
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DEB0

Additional Details

Registration
N3489Y
Serial Number
18502893
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00782663

Data Source

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

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