N185LJ - 1977 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1977 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N185LJ is a 1977 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Guth Martin H in Kasilof, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15442 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N185LJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 60.4750, -151.0578 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N185LJ was last updated on June 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 N185LJ. 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
1977
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 25, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GUTH MARTIN H
Address
PO BOX 603
City
KASILOF
State / Zip Code
Alaska99610-0603
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)
50252102
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15442

Additional Details

Registration
N185LJ
Serial Number
18503110
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00060632

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 22:29:59)
Airport
Latitude
60.474988
Longitude
-151.057794

Data Source

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

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