N185NV - 1965 Cessna 185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1965 CESSNA 185E

Aircraft Description

N185NV is a 1965 Cessna 185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Landing Gear Works LLC in Renton, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 2016. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185NV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1547F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185NV was last updated on July 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 N185NV. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
LANDING GEAR WORKS LLC
Address
295 E PERIMETER RD
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98057-5329
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)
50252177
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1547F

Additional Details

Registration
N185NV
Serial Number
185-0984
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00281326

Data Source

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

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