N4948C - 1975 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1975 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N4948C is a 1975 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robillard Ross in Eveleth, MN. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N4948C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A62267 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4948C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.5568, -92.5028 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4948C was last updated on October 25, 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 N4948C. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ROBILLARD ROSS
Address
7657 WOODLAWN DR
City
EVELETH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55734-4020
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)
51421147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62267

Additional Details

Registration
N4948C
Serial Number
18502664
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 25, 2024
Last Update Date
October 25, 2024
Unique ID
00900645

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 20:16:17)
Airport
Latitude
47.351912
Longitude
-92.509108

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC