N4870C - Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N4870C is a Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoffman Bertha M in Bethel, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on November 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N4870C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A604F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4870C was last updated on November 11, 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 N4870C. 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
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
August 24, 1991
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HOFFMAN BERTHA M
Address
PO BOX 124
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
Alaska99559-0124
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51402365
Mode S Code (Hex)
A604F5

Additional Details

Registration
N4870C
Serial Number
18502638
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 11, 2023
Last Update Date
November 11, 2023
Unique ID
00790395

Data Source

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

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