N70462 - 1973 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1973 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N70462 is a 1973 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alis Russell D in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 1987. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N70462 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A966AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70462 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on March 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N70462 was last updated on October 20, 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 N70462. 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
1973
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
June 18, 1993
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
ALIS RUSSELL D
Address
3011 WESTGATE PL
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709
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)
52263257
Mode S Code (Hex)
A966AF

Additional Details

Registration
N70462
Serial Number
18502178
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00090797

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 19:41:05)
Airport
Latitude
64.818214
Longitude
-147.836536

Data Source

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

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