N4661C - 1974 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N4661C is a 1974 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ziesmer Richard A in University Place, WA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4661C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5B263 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4661C was last updated on June 3, 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 N4661C. 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
1974
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
December 16, 1974
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ZIESMER RICHARD A
Address
1905 E DAY ISLAND BLVD W
City
UNIVERSITY PLACE
State / Zip Code
Washington98466-1814
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)
51331143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5B263

Additional Details

Registration
N4661C
Serial Number
18502589
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00532096

Data Source

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

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