C-GEYR - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 Cessna A185F

Aircraft Description

C-GEYR is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine aircraft registered to Ian R Sparkes in Rosedale, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C051BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 185 Skywagon became the quintessential bush plane and utility aircraft for remote operations worldwide. First flown in the early 1960s, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental IO-470-F or IO-520-D engine, seating up to six occupants. Measuring over 25 feet in length with excellent short-field performance, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1961 to 1985, with 4,427 units produced. AviatorDB tracks 80,538 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C185.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GEYR. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1976
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Ian R Sparkes
Address
10720 McGrath Rd
City
Rosedale
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV0X1X2
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C051BA

Additional Details

Registration
C-GEYR
Serial Number
18502958
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 21:37:32)
Airport
Latitude
49.137909
Longitude
-122.168673

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC