N8785Z - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N8785Z is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bailie Manton L in Mesa, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 1998. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N8785Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC172D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8785Z was last updated on January 22, 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 N8785Z. 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
1976
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
January 22, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
BAILIE MANTON L
Address
PO BOX 267
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Washington99343-0267
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)
53013455
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC172D

Additional Details

Registration
N8785Z
Serial Number
18502920
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00502081

Data Source

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

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