N1566F - 1965 Cessna 185D Aircraft Registration

C185

1965 CESSNA 185D

Aircraft Description

N1566F is a 1965 Cessna 185D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Selhay Michael J in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 1996. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1566F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E3A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1566F was last updated on August 18, 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 N1566F. 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
August 11, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
SELHAY MICHAEL J
Address
12830 CUMBERLAND CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-2746
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)
50161651
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E3A9

Additional Details

Registration
N1566F
Serial Number
185-0943
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00311860

Data Source

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

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