N85BP - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N85BP is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pearce William in Grants Pass, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on September 3, 2003. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N85BP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA526 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N85BP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N85BP was last updated on May 5, 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 N85BP. 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
May 19, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 3, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
PEARCE WILLIAM
Address
1347 MURPHY CREEK ROAD
City
GRANTS PASS
State / Zip Code
Oregon97527
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52722446
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA526

Additional Details

Registration
N85BP
Serial Number
185-0183
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00513300

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 17:38:48)
Airport
Latitude
33.03883
Longitude
-116.912206

Data Source

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

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