N1690R - 1974 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N1690R is a 1974 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Federal Aerial Applicators LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1690R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11585 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1690R was last updated on April 21, 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 N1690R. 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
1974
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
May 1, 1974
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
FEDERAL AERIAL APPLICATORS LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810-4902
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)
50212605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11585

Additional Details

Registration
N1690R
Serial Number
18502413
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272240

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 16:24:39)
Airport
Latitude
33.087096
Longitude
-112.660927

Data Source

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

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