N994RJ - 1977 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1977 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N994RJ is a 1977 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nikle Joel W in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N994RJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE2FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N994RJ was last updated on April 21, 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 N994RJ. 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
April 25, 1985
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
7450 RIVER SHORE LN
City
CHAMPLIN
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55316-2141
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)
53361377
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE2FF

Additional Details

Registration
N994RJ
Serial Number
18503260
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500271

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2026 (UTC 13:11:54)
Airport
Latitude
45.152069
Longitude
-93.109196

Data Source

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

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