N185SZ - 1969 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1969 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N185SZ is a 1969 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bredin Thomas W in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550 SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N185SZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A154E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185SZ was last updated on April 1, 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 N185SZ. 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
September 1, 1993
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BREDIN THOMAS W
Address
6600 KINCAID RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-3947
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550 SERIES
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50252347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A154E7

Additional Details

Registration
N185SZ
Serial Number
185-1589
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123230

Data Source

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

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