N4483R - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N4483R is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruf Timothy in Anchorage, AK. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4483R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56B26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4483R was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sky Harbor Airport (9AK5) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4483R was last updated on August 11, 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 N4483R. 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
1976
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
RUF TIMOTHY
Address
11501 BARR RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-1470
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)
51265446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56B26

Additional Details

Registration
N4483R
Serial Number
18502969
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00842614

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 02:46:16)
Airport
Latitude
61.950119
Longitude
-150.902219

Data Source

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

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