N4843C - 1975 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1975 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N4843C is a 1975 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Payne Thomas E in Old Forge, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 8, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on April 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4843C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FA39 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4843C was last updated on April 9, 2024. 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 N4843C. 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
1975
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
April 8, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PAYNE THOMAS E
Address
PO BOX 193
City
OLD FORGE
State / Zip Code
New York13420-0193
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)
51375071
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FA39

Additional Details

Registration
N4843C
Serial Number
18502611
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 9, 2024
Last Update Date
April 9, 2024
Unique ID
00700305

Data Source

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

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