N9515R - 1976 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1976 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N9515R is a 1976 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cunningham Michael K in Pinebluff, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N9515R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD3B75 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9515R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2648, -79.3839 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9515R was last updated on June 8, 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 N9515R. 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
November 26, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
CUNNINGHAM MICHAEL K
Address
435 N CURRANT ST
City
PINEBLUFF
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28373-8135
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)
53235565
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD3B75

Additional Details

Registration
N9515R
Serial Number
18503186
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
June 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00174590

Last Known Position

Date
May 20, 2026 (UTC 15:48:51)
Airport
Latitude
35.14856
Longitude
-79.501386

Data Source

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

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