N81LA - 1980 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1980 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N81LA is a 1980 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Miller Arland E in Guaynabo, PR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 21, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2015. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N81LA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB07FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81LA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N81LA was last updated on May 19, 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 N81LA. 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
1980
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
April 21, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER ARLAND E
Address
B-30 E SIDE COURT BALDWIN PARK
City
GUAYNABO
State / Zip Code
Puerto Rico00969
Country
RQ

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)
52603776
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB07FE

Additional Details

Registration
N81LA
Serial Number
18504063
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261116

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 21:45:40)
Airport
Latitude
38.949142
Longitude
-97.602241

Data Source

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

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