N9803X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9803X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Patrick Samuel Garrett in Durango, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N9803X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADADFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9803X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.2577, -108.0030 on January 31, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9803X was last updated on April 21, 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 N9803X. 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
October 19, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PATRICK SAMUEL GARRETT
Address
2024 W 2ND AVE
City
DURANGO
State / Zip Code
Colorado81301-4602
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53326773
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADADFB

Additional Details

Registration
N9803X
Serial Number
1850003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00184519

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 19:16:01)
Airport
Latitude
33.744976
Longitude
-116.269544

Data Source

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

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