N4730Q - 1966 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1966 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N4730Q is a 1966 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lindsey Brad A in Dubois, WY. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4730Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5CEA6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4730Q was last updated on March 4, 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 N4730Q. 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
1966
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
August 8, 1968
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LINDSEY BRAD A
Address
43 SYLVAN WAY
City
DUBOIS
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82513-9617
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)
51347246
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5CEA6

Additional Details

Registration
N4730Q
Serial Number
185-1184
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00783494

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC