N1573F - 1965 Cessna 185D Aircraft Registration

C185

1965 CESSNA 185D

Aircraft Description

N1573F is a 1965 Cessna 185D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith David J in Duluth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1573F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E6F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1573F was last updated on October 20, 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 N1573F. 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 15, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH DAVID J
Address
1713 HEGBERG RD
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55804-8604
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)
50163367
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E6F7

Additional Details

Registration
N1573F
Serial Number
185-0949
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00590930

Data Source

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

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