N694BK - 1969 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1969 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N694BK is a 1969 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Bruce in Desert Aire, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N694BK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A939B5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N694BK was last updated on September 9, 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 N694BK. 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
1969
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
June 1, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BELL BRUCE
Address
403 AIRPORT WAY SW
City
DESERT AIRE
State / Zip Code
Washington99349-1950
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52234665
Mode S Code (Hex)
A939B5

Additional Details

Registration
N694BK
Serial Number
1851582
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00517211

Data Source

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

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