N2564Z - 1963 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2564Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Downwind Aviation LLC in Kodiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on March 22, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2564Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A270C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2564Z was last updated on July 21, 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 N2564Z. 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
April 19, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 22, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
DOWNWIND AVIATION LLC
Address
312 MURPHY WAY B
City
KODIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99615
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)
50470304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A270C4

Additional Details

Registration
N2564Z
Serial Number
185-0564
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00163122

Data Source

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

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