N1650Z - 1962 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N1650Z is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robinson Christopher C in Olivet, MI. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1650Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A106B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1650Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.4160, -85.2512 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1650Z was last updated on December 12, 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 N1650Z. 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
June 16, 1994
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ROBINSON CHRISTOPHER C
Address
7742 MATTHEWS RD
City
OLIVET
State / Zip Code
Michigan49076-8630
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50203261
Mode S Code (Hex)
A106B1

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N1650Z
Serial Number
185-0450
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702140

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 00:26:51)
Airport
Latitude
42.365982
Longitude
-84.86539

Data Source

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

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