N185WR - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N185WR is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northwoods Aviation INC in Cadillac, MI. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15543 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N185WR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.8153, -85.1821 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N185WR was last updated on January 31, 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 80,402 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 N185WR. 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
1976
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
August 31, 1976
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHWOODS AVIATION INC
Address
8186 E 34 RD
City
CADILLAC
State / Zip Code
Michigan49601-9013
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50252503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15543

Additional Details

Registration
N185WR
Serial Number
18503121
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00770572

Last Known Position

Date
June 23, 2026 (UTC 18:27:35)
Airport
Latitude
45.815277
Longitude
-85.182093

Data Source

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

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