N2679Z - 1963 Cessna 185C Aircraft Registration

C185

1963 CESSNA 185C

Aircraft Description

N2679Z is a 1963 Cessna 185C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ronalter John M in Norristown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 1989. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N2679Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29CA9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2679Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1446, -75.2529 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2679Z was last updated on May 12, 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 N2679Z. 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
185C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 28, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
RONALTER JOHN M
Address
1901 BERKS RD
City
NORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19403-4821
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)
50516251
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29CA9

Additional Details

Registration
N2679Z
Serial Number
185-0679
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00923442

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 21:20:36)
Airport
Latitude
40.147293
Longitude
-75.24823

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC