N4017Y - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N4017Y is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 17Y LLC in Parma, ID. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2011. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N4017Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B3BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4017Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5758, -116.5125 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4017Y was last updated on April 7, 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 N4017Y. 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
1961
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
17Y LLC
Address
24811 LEMP LN
City
PARMA
State / Zip Code
Idaho83660-7285
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51131674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B3BC

Additional Details

Registration
N4017Y
Serial Number
185-0217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00781014

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 02:03:25)
Airport
Latitude
43.575827
Longitude
-116.512495

Data Source

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

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