N1683Z - 1962 Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N1683Z is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schmitz David K in Spooner, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on October 17, 1989. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N1683Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1123F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1683Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.0158, -91.9010 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1683Z was last updated on July 1, 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 N1683Z. 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 18, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 17, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
SCHMITZ DAVID K
Address
W7246 SUNSET LN
City
SPOONER
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54801-8418
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)
50211077
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1123F

Additional Details

Registration
N1683Z
Serial Number
185-0483
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442220

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 01:17:12)
Airport
Latitude
45.941193
Longitude
-92.000404

Data Source

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

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