C-GZYY - 1979 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1979 Cessna A185F

Aircraft Description

C-GZYY is a 1979 Cessna A185F, a single-engine aircraft registered to Wightman Holdings LTD in Belcarra, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C08935 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-GZYY was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.2107, -122.7249 on April 3, 2026. 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-GZYY. 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
1979
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
Wightman Holdings Ltd
Address
208 Turtlehead Rd
City
Belcarra
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV3H4P2
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C08935

Additional Details

Registration
C-GZYY
Serial Number
18503766
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 23, 2026 (UTC 16:28:38)
Airport
Latitude
50.434275
Longitude
-125.896936

Data Source

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

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