N491

N491 is taken. It's currently assigned to a 1978 Cessna A185F registered in Carencro, LA.

Checked against FAA data from Aug 8, 2026. Not an official FAA determination — always confirm with the FAA before filing.

Who has it now

Aircraft

1978 Cessna A185F

Registered to

Acadiana Fixed Wing Rotor Wing Inc

Location

Carencro, LA

Registration status

Valid registration

Registered since

-

Registration expires

-

A tail number only frees up if the owner deregisters the aircraft or moves it to a different N-number — and even then the FAA holds it before releasing it to the public.

This tail has history

N491 has been worn before. Past registrations from FAA deregistration records:

• Douglas DC3 — Air Ferry InternationalMar 15, 1961 to Mar 29, 1961
• Standard Aircraft Corp STANDARD J-1 — Taaffeedward- to Dec 26, 1930

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