N34VV - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N34VV is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wattum Investments LLC in Kodiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N34VV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BCE4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N34VV was last updated on September 2, 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 N34VV. 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
1961
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
November 16, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WATTUM INVESTMENTS LLC
Address
PO BOX 8955
City
KODIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99615-8955
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50736344
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BCE4

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N34VV
Serial Number
185-0036
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091848

Data Source

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

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