N2638Z - 1963 Cessna 185B Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185B

Aircraft Description

N2638Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Howlett Corey W in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2638Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A28DAA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2638Z was last updated on February 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 N2638Z. 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
August 29, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HOWLETT COREY W
Address
2450 W SUCCESS DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9610
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)
50506652
Mode S Code (Hex)
A28DAA

Additional Details

Registration
N2638Z
Serial Number
185-0638
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
February 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00493342

Data Source

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

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