N5859J - Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N5859J is a Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Willis Tyler L in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N5859J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78C17 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5859J was last updated on July 1, 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 N5859J. 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
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
May 8, 2014
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIS TYLER L
Address
9505 S LEWIS LOOP
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99623-4915
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)
51706027
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78C17

Additional Details

Registration
N5859J
Serial Number
18501819
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00883695

Data Source

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

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