N735DN - 1985 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1985 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N735DN is a 1985 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to State of North Carolina in Raleigh, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 1985. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N735DN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9DDF6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N735DN was last updated on April 28, 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 N735DN. 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
1985
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 19, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Address
1616 MAIL SERVICE CTR
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27699-1616
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)
52356766
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9DDF6

Additional Details

Registration
N735DN
Serial Number
185-04441
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00422007

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC