N70248 - 1972 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N70248 is a 1972 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to L C Hanson Co INC in Clancy, MT. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 1984. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N70248 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A95F01 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70248 was last updated on August 18, 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 N70248. 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
July 13, 1998
Classification
Restricted 4 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
L C HANSON CO INC
Address
30 HANSON RD
City
CLANCY
State / Zip Code
Montana59634-9647
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)
52257401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A95F01

Additional Details

Registration
N70248
Serial Number
18502080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720677

Data Source

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

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