N1557F - 1965 Cessna 185D Aircraft Registration

C185

1965 CESSNA 185D

Aircraft Description

N1557F is a 1965 Cessna 185D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Feaga Charles C Jr in Abbot, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1557F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E015 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1557F was last updated on March 22, 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 N1557F. 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
June 19, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
FEAGA CHARLES C JR
Address
76 WEST RD
City
ABBOT
State / Zip Code
Maine04406-3022
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50160025
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E015

Additional Details

Registration
N1557F
Serial Number
185-0928
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00060910

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC