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N985FA

Built 1975 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
7
Last seen
29 Oct 2026
Tracked since
30 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: KAUO → KBCB (1) · KAUO → KJNX (1) · KAVL → KAUO (1)

  • KAVL → KAUO26 Sept 2026 · 2h 21m

Showing the 1 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?
29,918Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N985FAUSACTIVE
    FREEDOM AVIATION INC
    2018 – 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

N985FA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N985FA?

N985FA is a Cessna 172, built in 1975. Sprinkle's record for N985FA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N985FA currently active?

Registry records list N985FA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N985FA?

N985FA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17265991, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N985FA?

N985FA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADBE35 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.