N1523F - 1965 Cessna 185D Aircraft Registration

C185

1965 CESSNA 185D

Aircraft Description

N1523F is a 1965 Cessna 185D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gray Rex Lee in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1523F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D464 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1523F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.5817, -149.0732 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1523F was last updated on April 14, 2023. 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 N1523F. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 3, 1991
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GRAY REX LEE
Address
15705 E ROCKYRIDGE CIR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-8675
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50152144
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D464

Additional Details

Registration
N1523F
Serial Number
185-0866
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500860

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 17:34:57)
Airport
Latitude
61.202163
Longitude
-149.792249

Data Source

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

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