N70104 - 1972 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N70104 is a 1972 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Duclos Paul R III in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2005. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N70104 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A95ABA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70104 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 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 N70104. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 8, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
DUCLOS PAUL R III
Address
3766 LINCOLN ELLSWORTH CT A
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99517
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)
52255272
Mode S Code (Hex)
A95ABA

Additional Details

Registration
N70104
Serial Number
18501992
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00060627

Data Source

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

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