N305SL - 1968 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1968 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N305SL is a 1968 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sealand Airways Miami LLC in Miami, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N305SL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33380 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N305SL was last updated on August 4, 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 N305SL. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 12, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SEALAND AIRWAYS MIAMI LLC
Address
1000 MACARTHUR CSWY
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
Florida33132-1613
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)
50631600
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33380

Additional Details

Registration
N305SL
Serial Number
185-1433
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00962524

Data Source

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

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