N333SJ - 1974 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N333SJ is a 1974 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Donald Robert Ferguson in Billings, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on February 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N333SJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A28D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N333SJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.7206, -108.7446 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N333SJ was last updated on February 17, 2024. 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 N333SJ. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 13, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 17, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DONALD ROBERT FERGUSON
Address
1412 PLATEAU RD
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
Montana59105-4626
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)
50721215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A28D

Additional Details

Registration
N333SJ
Serial Number
18502614
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 17, 2024
Last Update Date
February 17, 2024
Unique ID
00452193

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2026 (UTC 01:29:19)
Airport
Latitude
45.809497
Longitude
-108.415077

Data Source

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

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