N1628Z - 1962 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N1628Z is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swan John H in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N1628Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FCA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1628Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.5717, -149.5400 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1628Z was last updated on April 5, 2024. 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 N1628Z. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185A
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, 2010
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SWAN JOHN H
Address
790 W CHIGMIT CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-0741
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50176244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FCA4

Additional Details

Registration
N1628Z
Serial Number
185-0428
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 5, 2024
Last Update Date
April 5, 2024
Unique ID
00583776

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 18:38:35)
Airport
Latitude
57.752148
Longitude
-152.509621

Data Source

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

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