N9855X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9855X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcgee Jacob Quinton in King Salmon, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N9855X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC0D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9855X was last updated on April 14, 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 N9855X. 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
August 31, 1995
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCGEE JACOB QUINTON
Address
13 ALASKA PENINSULA HIGHWAY
PO BOX 31
City
KING SALMON
State / Zip Code
Alaska99613
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53340324
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC0D4

Additional Details

Registration
N9855X
Serial Number
1850055
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00353630

Data Source

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

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