N1185F - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N1185F is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clements Michael R in Gig Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2008. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1185F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A04CF8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1185F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.2468, -122.5815 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1185F was last updated on January 21, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1185F. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 15, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
CLEMENTS MICHAEL R
Address
2103 60TH AVE W
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98335-7535
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50046370
Mode S Code (Hex)
A04CF8

Additional Details

Registration
N1185F
Serial Number
17272963
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00530220

Last Known Position

Date
May 7, 2026 (UTC 18:38:35)
Airport
Latitude
47.361008
Longitude
-122.598839

Data Source

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

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