N9823X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9823X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Top Hand INC in Laurel, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9823X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB569 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9823X was last updated on September 9, 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 N9823X. 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 31, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
TOP HAND INC
Address
2750 WOLD RD
City
LAUREL
State / Zip Code
Montana59044-9557
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)
53332551
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB569

Additional Details

Registration
N9823X
Serial Number
185-0023
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00353750

Data Source

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

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