N5985J - 1975 Cessna 182P Aircraft Registration

N5985J is a 1975 Cessna 182P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruby Crest LLC in Girdwood, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5985J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BE2F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5985J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0003, -119.7510 on April 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5985J was last updated on June 24, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C182.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5985J. 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.