N2517Z - 1962 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2517Z is a 1962 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gerrety Loren P in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 26, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2517Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25E9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2517Z was last updated on April 5, 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 N2517Z. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 26, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GERRETY LOREN P
Address
PO BOX 140465
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99514-0465
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50457232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25E9A

Additional Details

Registration
N2517Z
Serial Number
185-0517
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00222962

Data Source

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

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