N18DA - 1977 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1977 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N18DA is a 1977 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dye Paul C in Mcneal, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N18DA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13E9F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18DA was last updated on June 23, 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 N18DA. 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
1977
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 12, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
DYE PAUL C
Address
9314 N WYNN DR
City
MCNEAL
State / Zip Code
Arizona85617
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)
50237237
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13E9F

Additional Details

Registration
N18DA
Serial Number
18503439
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262530

Data Source

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

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