N1769R - 1974 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N1769R is a 1974 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ct Aviation LLC in Waverly, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1769R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1331A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1769R was last updated on August 5, 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 N1769R. 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
September 12, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CT AVIATION LLC
Address
13330 AMBERLY RD
City
WAVERLY
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68462-9786
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)
50231432
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1331A

Additional Details

Registration
N1769R
Serial Number
18502489
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00942430

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 14:38:18)
Airport
Latitude
40.640662
Longitude
-96.916455

Data Source

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

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