N29972 - 1981 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1981 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N29972 is a 1981 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Windblown Ranch INC in Echo, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N29972 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31A51 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29972 was last updated on August 11, 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 N29972. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 18, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 17, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WINDBLOWN RANCH INC
Address
32327 OREGON TRAIL RD
City
ECHO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97826-9001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50615121
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31A51

Additional Details

Registration
N29972
Serial Number
185-04162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00340762

Data Source

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

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