N4188Y - 1962 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N4188Y is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sandberg Steven R in Malta, IL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on January 17, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N4188Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F55F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4188Y was last updated on September 29, 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 N4188Y. 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
1962
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
May 8, 1975
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 17, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SANDBERG STEVEN R
Address
PO BOX 185A
City
MALTA
State / Zip Code
Illinois60150-0368
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)
51172537
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F55F

Additional Details

Registration
N4188Y
Serial Number
185-0388
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00091634

Data Source

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

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