N598AB - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N598AB is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brynelsen Charles R in North Oaks, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N598AB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BB21 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N598AB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.1457, -93.2448 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N598AB was last updated on July 24, 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 N598AB. 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
1976
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
October 28, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BRYNELSEN CHARLES R
Address
17 PINE CONE RD
City
NORTH OAKS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55127-6478
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)
51735441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7BB21

Additional Details

Registration
N598AB
Serial Number
18503136
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00806801

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 21:56:18)
Airport
Latitude
45.14566
Longitude
-93.244825

Data Source

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

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