N2588Z - 1963 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2588Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bindon Philip E in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2588Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A278BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2588Z was last updated on May 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 N2588Z. 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 18, 1973
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BINDON PHILIP E
Address
2390 CRANBERRY LN
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654
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)
50474276
Mode S Code (Hex)
A278BE

Additional Details

Registration
N2588Z
Serial Number
185-0588
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00263132

Data Source

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

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