N853PM - Cessna 185A Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA 185A

Aircraft Description

N853PM is a Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in Spokane, WA. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB3CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N853PM 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 N853PM. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Address
6719 E RUTTER AVE BLDG #68
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99212
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52731716
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB3CE

Additional Details

Registration
N853PM
Serial Number
185-0459
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01280128

Data Source

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

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