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N491Cessna A185F · 1978

StandardCont Motor IO 520 SERIESCarencro, LA

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N491 is a 1978 Cessna A185F. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Carencro, LA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1995.

48 years old
1 of 1,154 Cessna A185F
No NTSB events on record

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1995

FAA record · Aug 1995 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model A185F. Serial 18503597.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

ModelA185F

Year1978

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial18503597

EngineCont Motor IO 520 SERIES

Horsepower285

Seats6

BasedCarencro, LA

RegistrantAcadiana Fixed Wing Rotor Wing INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

Aug 1995

Airworthiness certificate issued

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