N2596K - Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N2596K is a Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Popov Chris in Hope, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27C21 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2596K was last updated on January 22, 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 N2596K. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 29, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
POPOV CHRIS
Address
PO BOX 213
City
HOPE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83836-0213
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50476041
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27C21

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N2596K
Serial Number
18504257
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021426

Data Source

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

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