N581CP - 1980 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1980 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N581CP is a 1980 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rdc Leasing Lc in Johnston, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2003. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-520 SER engine producing 285 horsepower, N581CP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A779DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N581CP was last updated on July 22, 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 N581CP. 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
1980
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
July 12, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
RDC LEASING LC
Address
9825 NW 70TH AVE
City
JOHNSTON
State / Zip Code
Iowa50131-1885
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-520 SER
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51674737
Mode S Code (Hex)
A779DF

Additional Details

Registration
N581CP
Serial Number
18504090
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00653927

Data Source

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

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