N520VA - 1977 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1977 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N520VA is a 1977 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beathe Larry D Trustee in Puunene, HI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2006. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N520VA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68ACA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N520VA was last updated on July 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 N520VA. 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
1977
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 17, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
BEATHE LARRY D TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 1419
City
PUUNENE
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96784-1419
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)
51505312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68ACA

Additional Details

Registration
N520VA
Serial Number
18503352
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00732285

Data Source

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

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