N2154Q - 1978 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1978 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N2154Q is a 1978 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bailey John Bryan in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N2154Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CF08 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2154Q was last updated on October 13, 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 N2154Q. 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
June 16, 1989
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BAILEY JOHN BRYAN
Address
3412 BEAR RIDGE CIR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-9777
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)
50347410
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CF08

Additional Details

Registration
N2154Q
Serial Number
18503510
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00681692

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 19:02:44)
Airport
Latitude
61.412853
Longitude
-149.517231

Data Source

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

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