N3953P - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N3953P is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sowards David C in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3953P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4982B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3953P was last updated on April 15, 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 N3953P. 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
1976
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
May 13, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SOWARDS DAVID C
Address
1147 DOLPHIN WAY
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-2548
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)
51114053
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4982B

Additional Details

Registration
N3953P
Serial Number
18503090
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00600714

Data Source

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

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