N4057Y - 1961 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N4057Y is a 1961 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walther Newell A in Wasilla, AK. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N4057Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4C298 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4057Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Wasilla Airport (PAWS) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4057Y was last updated on June 27, 2024. 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 N4057Y. 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
185A
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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WALTHER NEWELL A
Address
3100 E PALMDALE DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-6036
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)
51141230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4C298

Additional Details

Registration
N4057Y
Serial Number
185-0257
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 27, 2024
Last Update Date
June 27, 2024
Unique ID
00461174

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 20:38:15)
Airport
Latitude
61.415913
Longitude
-149.512507

Data Source

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

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