N9812X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9812X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith James M in Fitchburg, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 21, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on October 12, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9812X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB18F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9812X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.1399, -89.3375 on October 20, 2024. The FAA registry record for N9812X was last updated on March 24, 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 N9812X. 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 21, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 12, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JAMES M
Address
2980 DUNMORE ST
City
FITCHBURG
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53711-6940
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)
53330617
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB18F

Additional Details

Registration
N9812X
Serial Number
1850012
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00023770

Last Known Position

Date
October 20, 2024 (UTC 23:47:06)
Airport
Latitude
43.1399
Longitude
-89.337502

Data Source

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

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