N185MM - 1971 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1971 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N185MM is a 1971 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sommars Michael Robert in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185MM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1545E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N185MM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Thief River Falls Regional Airport (KTVF) on February 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N185MM was last updated on January 22, 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 N185MM. 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 19, 1974
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SOMMARS MICHAEL ROBERT
Address
3131 E LEGACY DR UNIT 1007
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85042-6023
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)
50252136
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1545E

Additional Details

Registration
N185MM
Serial Number
18501857
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00032180

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 22:41:13)
Airport
Latitude
33.687538
Longitude
-112.077769

Data Source

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

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