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N1296F

Built 1975 · registered US

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N1296F — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Cessna 185Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Cessna 185 Skywagon
This aircraft is a
Cessna 185(C185)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
145 kt
Max speed
153 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
435 m
Landing distance
410 m
Weights
MTOW
1,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
250 L
Dimensions
Length
7.8 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.1 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5

Flight activity

(22 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
9
Last seen
11 Sept 2026
Tracked since
12 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: PALH → PALH (5)

  • PALH → PALH11 Sept 2026 · 4h 36m
  • Tracked flight30 Aug 2026 · 2h 48m
  • PALH → …30 Aug 2026 · 0h 14m
  • … → PALH25 Aug 2026 · 0h 13m
  • PALH → PALH11 Aug 2026 · 4h 47m
  • … → PALH9 Aug 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight7 Aug 2026 · 9h 58m
  • … → PALH17 Jul 2026 · 4h 39m
  • … → PALH1 Jul 2026 · 4h 44m
  • … → PALH25 Jun 2026 · 2h 49m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,449Cessna 185 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N1296FUSACTIVE
    WALKER BRANDON
    2016 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N1296F — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N1296F?

N1296F is a Cessna 185, built in 1975. Sprinkle's record for N1296F covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N1296F currently active?

Registry records list N1296F's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N1296F?

N1296F carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18502816, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N1296F?

N1296F's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A07851 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.