N185ST - 1978 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1978 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N185ST is a 1978 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Terry D Stewart in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N185ST is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N185ST was last tracked by AviatorDB near Phoenix Goodyear Airport (KGYR) on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N185ST was last updated on August 4, 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 N185ST. 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
1978
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
March 13, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TERRY D STEWART
Address
3310 W 31ST AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99517-1627
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)
50252341
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154E1

Additional Details

Registration
N185ST
Serial Number
18503571
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00611944

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 17:38:58)
Airport
Latitude
33.416698
Longitude
-112.377735

Data Source

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

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