N9438N - 1981 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1981 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N9438N is a 1981 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sallmon James Henry in Sandpoint, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 25, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2005. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N9438N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD1BCA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9438N was last updated on February 27, 2025. 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 N9438N. 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
June 29, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SALLMON JAMES HENRY
Address
PO BOX 1265
City
SANDPOINT
State / Zip Code
Idaho83864-0862
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)
53215712
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD1BCA

Additional Details

Registration
N9438N
Serial Number
18504356
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
February 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880321

Data Source

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

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