N185U - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N185U is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ramin Reuben F in Tomball, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 7, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N185U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15501 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N185U was last updated on April 14, 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 N185U. 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
1961
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 7, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
RAMIN REUBEN F
Address
30606 MCKINNEY DR
City
TOMBALL
State / Zip Code
Texas77375-3047
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50252401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15501

Additional Details

Registration
N185U
Serial Number
185-0230
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212660

Data Source

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

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