N24187 - 1972 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N24187 is a 1972 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heil Brad C in Homer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N24187 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23746 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N24187 was last updated on January 22, 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 N24187. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 25, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
HEIL BRAD C
Address
41627 GLADIS CT
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99603-9482
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)
50433506
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23746

Additional Details

Registration
N24187
Serial Number
18502031
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492397

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC