N23LH - 1974 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N23LH is a 1974 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hill Lawrence E in Marion, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2004. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N23LH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20729 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N23LH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Eloy Municipal Airport (KE60) on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N23LH 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 N23LH. 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
1974
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
June 8, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
HILL LAWRENCE E
Address
3070 LOWER LOST PRAIRIE RD
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
Montana59925-9706
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50403451
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20729

Additional Details

Registration
N23LH
Serial Number
18502433
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
00141129

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 22:13:15)
Airport
Latitude
32.806183
Longitude
-111.585608

Data Source

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

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