N165DB - 1978 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1978 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N165DB is a 1978 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Magnuson Christopher R in Highland Village, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N165DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1048E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N165DB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0619, -97.2320 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N165DB was last updated on October 7, 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 N165DB. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 9, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MAGNUSON CHRISTOPHER R
Address
502 SAGE CT
City
HIGHLAND VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
Texas75077-3183
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)
50202216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1048E

Additional Details

Registration
N165DB
Serial Number
18503624
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00643117

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 23:33:15)
Airport
Latitude
33.062423
Longitude
-97.232031

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC