N185EM - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N185EM is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aikins Laurie R in Bonners Ferry, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on April 1, 2003. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N185EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A153AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185EM 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 N185EM. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
AIKINS LAURIE R
Address
PO BOX 7
City
BONNERS FERRY
State / Zip Code
Idaho83805-0007
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50251657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A153AF

Additional Details

Registration
N185EM
Serial Number
1850078
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00039709

Data Source

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

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