N9955X - 1961 Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

1961 CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9955X is a 1961 Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Murphy Niccolai A in Poway, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2014. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N9955X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE853 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9955X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9955X was last updated on October 20, 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 N9955X. 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
July 6, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MURPHY NICCOLAI A
Address
13935 BERNADOTTE LN
City
POWAY
State / Zip Code
California92064-4816
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)
53364123
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE853

Additional Details

Registration
N9955X
Serial Number
185-0155
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00743350

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 18:54:36)
Airport
Latitude
33.038532
Longitude
-116.910887

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC