N48071 - 1964 Cessna 185C Aircraft Registration

C185

1964 CESSNA 185C

Aircraft Description

N48071 is a 1964 Cessna 185C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burns Craft LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N48071 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5EC00 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48071 was last updated on January 22, 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 N48071. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 13, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BURNS CRAFT LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51366000
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5EC00

Additional Details

Registration
N48071
Serial Number
185-0705
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00670175

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC