N4169Y - Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N4169Y is a Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vanderhoof Chad T in Elk, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N4169Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4EE14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4169Y was last updated on July 26, 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 N4169Y. 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
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
February 19, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VANDERHOOF CHAD T
Address
37572 N ELK CHATTAROY RD
City
ELK
State / Zip Code
Washington99009-9603
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)
51167024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4EE14

Additional Details

Registration
N4169Y
Serial Number
185-0369
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 26, 2023
Last Update Date
July 26, 2023
Unique ID
00441564

Data Source

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

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