N8710Z - 1975 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1975 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N8710Z is a 1975 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burnham Kenneth J in Carr, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 29, 1975. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8710Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABFC7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8710Z was last updated on July 18, 2012. 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 N8710Z. 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
1975
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
December 29, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
BURNHAM KENNETH J
Address
6932 COUNTY ROAD 110
City
CARR
State / Zip Code
Colorado80612-8908
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)
52776175
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABFC7D

Additional Details

Registration
N8710Z
Serial Number
18502899
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 18, 2012
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00402271

Data Source

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

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