N80085 - 1946 Culver V Aircraft Registration

CULV

1946 CULVER V

Aircraft Description

N80085 is a 1946 Culver V, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Vale, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1959. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N80085 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAE56B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80085 was last updated on February 15, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Culver Model V was an innovative post-World War II light aircraft that introduced automated flight control technology to general aviation. First flown in 1946, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane featuring tricycle retractable landing gear and side-by-side seating for two occupants. Measuring 20 feet 8.5 inches in length with a 29-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved a cruise speed of 125 miles per hour powered by an 85-horsepower Continental engine. The aircraft was manufactured by the Culver Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 79 Culver aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CULV.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N80085. 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
1946
Manufacturer
CULVER
Model
V
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 24, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
HOLMES ROBERT T
Address
2320 BULLY CREEK RD
City
VALE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97918-5330
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52562553
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAE56B

Additional Details

Registration
N80085
Serial Number
V-126
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 3, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00290682

Data Source

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

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