N9911X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9911X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Desolation Aviation LLC in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2000. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9911X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADD8EB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9911X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0948, -121.2010 on July 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9911X was last updated on October 7, 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 N9911X. 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
May 19, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
DESOLATION AVIATION LLC
Address
620 ROARING SPRINGS RD
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76114-4402
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)
53354353
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADD8EB

Additional Details

Registration
N9911X
Serial Number
185-0111
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00663490

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 17:48:47)
Airport
Latitude
32.549973
Longitude
-97.309753

Data Source

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

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