N4855R - Cessna A188B Aircraft Registration

C188

CESSNA A188B

Aircraft Description

N4855R is a Cessna A188B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Defty Peter A in Visalia, CA. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FE43 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4855R 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 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C188.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4855R. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C188188 AgWagon
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DEFTY PETER A
Address
4216 S MOONEY BLVD #183
City
VISALIA
State / Zip Code
California93277
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51377103
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FE43

Additional Details

Registration
N4855R
Serial Number
18802374T
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00840345

Data Source

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

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