N185SN - 1972 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N185SN is a 1972 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Kyle H in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185SN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185SN was last updated on February 14, 2024. 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 N185SN. 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
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
September 14, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
JONES KYLE H
Address
PO BOX 240088
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99524-0088
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)
50252334
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154DC

Additional Details

Registration
N185SN
Serial Number
185-01943
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 14, 2024
Last Update Date
February 14, 2024
Unique ID
00864622

Data Source

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

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