N85Q - 1978 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1978 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N85Q is a 1978 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Amiculum LLC in Black Eagle, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 6, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N85Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA65D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85Q was last updated on May 26, 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 N85Q. 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
1978
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 6, 1987
Classification
Experimental 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
AMICULUM LLC
Address
2424 OLD HAVRE HWY
City
BLACK EAGLE
State / Zip Code
Montana59414-1091
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52723135
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA65D

Additional Details

Registration
N85Q
Serial Number
18503703
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00293021

Data Source

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

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