N185RD - 1972 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N185RD is a 1972 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dowling Richard P in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 1985. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185RD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185RD was last updated on July 28, 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 N185RD. 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
1972
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
November 27, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
DOWLING RICHARD P
Address
2550 DENALI ST STE 1000
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99503-2751
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)
50252272
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154BA

Additional Details

Registration
N185RD
Serial Number
18502104
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00400687

Data Source

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

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