N2554Z - 1963 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2554Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clement L Ross in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2554Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26D0D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2554Z was last updated on March 24, 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 N2554Z. 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
1963
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
February 19, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CLEMENT L ROSS
Address
15200 BUFFALO ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-4213
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)
50466415
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26D0D

Additional Details

Registration
N2554Z
Serial Number
185-0554
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00003032

Data Source

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

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