N7680Y - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N7680Y is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meekin Michael J in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2008. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N7680Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA61AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7680Y was last updated on August 25, 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 N7680Y. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 22, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 11, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
MEEKIN MICHAEL J
Address
PO BOX 491
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-0491
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52460657
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA61AF

Additional Details

Registration
N7680Y
Serial Number
1850190
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00468159

Data Source

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

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