N9873X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9873X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckenna Brothers Aircraft LLC in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 28, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9873X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC7FC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9873X was last updated on May 12, 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 N9873X. 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 28, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCKENNA BROTHERS AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
PO BOX 240007
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99524-0007
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)
53343774
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC7FC

Additional Details

Registration
N9873X
Serial Number
185-0073
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00753610

Last Known Position

Date
April 19, 2026 (UTC 01:46:46)
Airport
Latitude
61.534843
Longitude
-149.796448

Data Source

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

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