N850MG - 1966 Cessna A185E Aircraft Registration

C185

1966 CESSNA A185E

Aircraft Description

N850MG is a 1966 Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Huston Joe L in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N850MG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA872 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N850MG was last updated on July 22, 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 N850MG. 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
1966
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
September 27, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
HUSTON JOE L
Address
PO BOX 873286
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-3286
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)
52724162
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA872

Additional Details

Registration
N850MG
Serial Number
1851085
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00018979

Data Source

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

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