N9434N - 1981 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1981 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N9434N is a 1981 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Anderson Thomas R in Renton, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 25, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on July 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N9434N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD1B3E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9434N was last updated on March 4, 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 N9434N. 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
1981
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
November 25, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
ANDERSON THOMAS R
Address
295 E PERIMETER RD
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98057-5329
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)
53215476
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD1B3E

Additional Details

Registration
N9434N
Serial Number
18504355
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250131

Data Source

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

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