N85JX - 1973 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1973 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N85JX is a 1973 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kahonees Air Service LLC in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-F engine producing 300 horsepower, N85JX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA5DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85JX was last updated on September 25, 2024. 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 N85JX. 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
1973
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
May 31, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KAHONEES AIR SERVICE LLC
Address
3236 WARBLER WAY UNIT 1
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
Montana59718-7753
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-F
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52722735
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA5DD

Additional Details

Registration
N85JX
Serial Number
18502298
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 25, 2024
Last Update Date
September 25, 2024
Unique ID
01223914

Data Source

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

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