N1678Z - 1962 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N1678Z is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Longmire Dale in Senoia, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1678Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10F37 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1678Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2967, -84.5447 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1678Z was last updated on May 23, 2025. 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 N1678Z. 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
July 10, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LONGMIRE DALE
Address
61 TINSLEY WAY
City
SENOIA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30276-2815
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)
50207467
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10F37

Additional Details

Registration
N1678Z
Serial Number
1850470
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792190

Last Known Position

Date
May 7, 2026 (UTC 23:18:55)
Airport
Latitude
33.27135
Longitude
-84.534806

Data Source

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

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