N11669 - 1963 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N11669 is a 1963 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cummings Arthur in Delta Junction, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N11669 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A045C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11669 was last updated on October 15, 2025. 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 80,556 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 N11669. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 22, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CUMMINGS ARTHUR
Address
PO BOX 601
City
DELTA JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
Alaska99737-0601
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50042711
Mode S Code (Hex)
A045C9

Additional Details

Registration
N11669
Serial Number
185-0493
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01494185

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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