N1531F - Cessna 185D Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA 185D

Aircraft Description

N1531F is a Cessna 185D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bierer David E in Victor, MT. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N1531F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D7D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1531F was last updated on February 24, 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 80,556 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 N1531F. 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
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
May 9, 1994
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 13, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 1888
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-1888
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)
50153725
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D7D5

Additional Details

Registration
N1531F
Serial Number
185-0874
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 13, 2026
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00790870

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 23:37:31)
Airport
Latitude
61.213715
Longitude
-149.847238

Data Source

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

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