N3086W - 1972 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1972 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N3086W is a 1972 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Altair Aircraft LLC in Gainesville, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3086W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34049 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3086W was last updated on April 18, 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 N3086W. 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
1972
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 6, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ALTAIR AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
12405 NW 39TH AVE
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Florida32606-4811
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)
50640111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34049

Additional Details

Registration
N3086W
Serial Number
18502042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00333602

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC