N4517F - Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N4517F is a Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aeropod INC in Aurora, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N4517F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A57926 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4517F was last updated on October 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 N4517F. 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
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 14, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
AEROPOD INC
Address
18961 E KENT CIR
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
Colorado80013-3635
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51274446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A57926

Additional Details

Registration
N4517F
Serial Number
185-1001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00027098

Data Source

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

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