N531H - 1968 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1968 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N531H is a 1968 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Acadian Aircraft Leasing LLC in Rangeley, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N531H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B4D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N531H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1975, -80.1822 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N531H was last updated on May 29, 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 N531H. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ACADIAN AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Address
2640 MAIN ST
City
RANGELEY
State / Zip Code
Maine04970
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)
51532323
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B4D3

Additional Details

Registration
N531H
Serial Number
185-1348
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00372705

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 17:21:10)
Airport
Latitude
26.196899
Longitude
-80.187308

Data Source

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

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