N98PB - 1977 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1977 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N98PB is a 1977 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ferry Services Corp in Cresson, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-D engine producing 300 horsepower, N98PB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADAA12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98PB was last updated on June 13, 2024. 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 N98PB. 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
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 28, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FERRY SERVICES CORP
Address
17921 S US HWY 377
City
CRESSON
State / Zip Code
Texas76035
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53325022
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADAA12

Additional Details

Registration
N98PB
Serial Number
18503489
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 13, 2024
Last Update Date
June 13, 2024
Unique ID
00414218

Data Source

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

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