N969KM - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N969KM is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sk Aircraft LLC in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N969KM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7E82 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N969KM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lake Hood Airport (Z41) on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N969KM was last updated on April 19, 2024. 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 N969KM. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
125 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 4, 1964
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SK AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
8225 HARTZELL RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99507-3109
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53277202
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7E82

Additional Details

Registration
N969KM
Serial Number
185-0024
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 19, 2024
Last Update Date
April 19, 2024
Unique ID
00663720

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 04:15:35)
Airport
Latitude
61.18612
Longitude
-149.973246

Data Source

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

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