N23FG - 1980 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1980 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N23FG is a 1980 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to State of California Dept of Fish & Game in Sacramento, CA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on September 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N23FG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A206AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23FG was last updated on June 10, 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 N23FG. 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
1980
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
March 8, 1995
Classification
Restricted 4 Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 4, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FISH & GAME
Address
5953 FREEPORT BLVD
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
California95822-3506
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-520 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50403253
Mode S Code (Hex)
A206AB

Additional Details

Registration
N23FG
Serial Number
18504035
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00652072

Data Source

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

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