N185RE - 1969 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1969 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N185RE is a 1969 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Metcalf Wesley D in Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N185RE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185RE was last updated on February 9, 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 N185RE. 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
1969
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
April 23, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 16, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
METCALF WESLEY D
Address
700 TREASCHWIG RD
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas77373
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50252273
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154BB

Additional Details

Registration
N185RE
Serial Number
185-1524
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
February 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01146311

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC