N9830X - Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9830X is a Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ward Todd in Corona, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9830X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB8B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9830X was last updated on October 13, 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 N9830X. 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
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
May 1, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WARD TODD
Address
1446 MORNING GLORY WAY
City
CORONA
State / Zip Code
California92881-0708
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)
53334267
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB8B7

Additional Details

Registration
N9830X
Serial Number
185-0030
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00513730

Data Source

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

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