N2532Z - 1962 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1962 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2532Z is a 1962 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to West Charles A in Independence, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 18, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on October 9, 1985. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2532Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26559 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2532Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.8179, -123.2174 on January 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2532Z was last updated on May 26, 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 N2532Z. 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
December 18, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 9, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
WEST CHARLES A
Address
678 CORSAIR DR
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97351-9433
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)
50462531
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26559

Additional Details

Registration
N2532Z
Serial Number
185-0532
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00012942

Last Known Position

Date
January 19, 2026 (UTC 19:26:03)
Airport
Latitude
44.817888
Longitude
-123.217431

Data Source

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

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