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N4154Y V

Cessna 185A · Hardin, MT

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4154Y is a Cessna 185A (serial 185-0354), registered to Mehling Robert C (individual) in Hardin, MT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1968 (58 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 2% of registered Cessna 185As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A4E9AE. It is one of 48 Cessna 185A aircraft on the FAA registry. Mehling Robert C holds 8 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Mehling Robert C
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Hardin, MT
Serial number
185-0354
Airworthiness class
302
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A4E9AE · 51164656 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 11, 2021
Airworthiness date
Mar 19, 1968
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
S

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor TSI0-470-B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17029

1 of the 44 registered Cessna 185A carry this engine (2%), across 9 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a4e9ae
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072804

Cessna 185A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 109 KTAS
Ceiling: 17,150 ft
MTOW: 3,350 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17029

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: TSI0-470-B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4154Y
Serial Number: 185-0354
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 2072804
Engine Code: 17029
Status: V (V)
Certification: 302
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51164656
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4E9AE

Registrant

Mehling Robert C
Individual
View all 8 aircraft registered to this owner →
1-Box 1067
Hardin, MT, 59034
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 11, 2021
Airworthiness Mar 19, 1968
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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