N9020 - Johnson Rocket 185 Aircraft Registration

R185

JOHNSON ROCKET 185

Aircraft Description

N9020 is a Johnson ROCKET 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dexter Fred H in Live Oak, FL. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC78F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9020 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.0861, -118.0350 on June 9, 2024. The FAA registry record for N9020 was last updated on February 2, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Johnson Rocket 185, a high-performance civilian aircraft designed for the post-World War II general aviation market, represented an ambitious attempt to create an affordable aerobatic-capable monoplane. First flown in August 1945, it was a low-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a 185-horsepower Lycoming O-435-A engine, configured to carry two to three occupants. Measuring 30 feet 10 inches in wingspan with a maximum speed approaching 200 mph, the aircraft was manufactured by Johnson Aircraft at Fort Worth, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 14 Johnson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R185.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9020. 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
Manufacturer
JOHNSON
Model
ROCKET 185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
R185Rocket 185
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DEXTER FRED H
Address
18954 62ND PL
City
LIVE OAK
State / Zip Code
Florida32060-7807
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53074362
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC78F2

Additional Details

Registration
N9020
Serial Number
10
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 2, 2024
Last Update Date
February 2, 2024
Unique ID
00346828

Last Known Position

Date
June 9, 2024 (UTC 22:49:50)
Airport
Latitude
34.086102
Longitude
-118.035004

Data Source

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

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