N47TL - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N47TL is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Obendorf Phillip G in Parma, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N47TL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C075 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47TL was last updated on May 12, 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 N47TL. 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
September 11, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
OBENDORF PHILLIP G
Address
23299 FARGO RD
City
PARMA
State / Zip Code
Idaho83660-7115
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)
51340165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5C075

Additional Details

Registration
N47TL
Serial Number
18503185
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01324828

Data Source

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

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