N9851X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9851X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheeler Andrew C in Orting, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 1997. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9851X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC048 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9851X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.1117, -122.2871 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9851X was last updated on January 22, 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 N9851X. 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
April 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELER ANDREW C
Address
23011 177TH ST E
City
ORTING
State / Zip Code
Washington98360-9616
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)
53340110
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC048

Additional Details

Registration
N9851X
Serial Number
185-0051
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00133700

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 19:36:02)
Airport
Latitude
47.092709
Longitude
-122.287551

Data Source

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

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