N53055 - 1974 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1974 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N53055 is a 1974 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Echo Lake Air LLC in Soldotna, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 25, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N53055 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B392 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53055 was last updated on January 8, 2025. 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 N53055. 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
January 25, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ECHO LAKE AIR LLC
Address
36264 DAWN DR
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99669-8593
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)
51531622
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B392

Additional Details

Registration
N53055
Serial Number
18502343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00542685

Data Source

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

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