N9944X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9944X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christian Dana J in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9944X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE479 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9944X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Briar Creek Airport (2MT5) on February 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9944X was last updated on March 3, 2025. 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 N9944X. 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
June 9, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTIAN DANA J
Address
1852 HIGH FLAT RD
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
Montana59718-9169
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)
53362171
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE479

Additional Details

Registration
N9944X
Serial Number
185-0144
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 3, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00813540

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 12:56:17)
Airport
Latitude
45.622559
Longitude
-111.233357

Data Source

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

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