N185RA - 1967 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1967 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N185RA is a 1967 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mclellan Sean in Truckee, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 5, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N185RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N185RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0024, -122.0501 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N185RA was last updated on July 18, 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 N185RA. 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
1967
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
December 5, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MCLELLAN SEAN
Address
11787 SIERRA DR E
City
TRUCKEE
State / Zip Code
California96161-5048
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50252267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154B7

Additional Details

Registration
N185RA
Serial Number
185-1209
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00413574

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 17:36:43)
Airport
Latitude
38.002441
Longitude
-122.050099

Data Source

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

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