N185K - 1971 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1971 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N185K is a 1971 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northern Aviation LLC in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2006. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15420 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185K was last updated on July 17, 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 N185K. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 21, 1991
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHERN AVIATION LLC
Address
820 E AIRCRAFT RD STE 200
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645
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)
50252040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15420

Additional Details

Registration
N185K
Serial Number
18501890
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
July 17, 2023
Last Update Date
July 17, 2023
Unique ID
00340617

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC