N9959X - Cessna 185 Aircraft Registration

C185

CESSNA 185

Aircraft Description

N9959X is a Cessna 185, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Miller Keith D in Pittsburgh, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2015. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor TSI0-470-B engine producing 260 horsepower, N9959X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE8DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9959X was last updated on May 19, 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 N9959X. 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
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 10, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER KEITH D
Address
343 OLD LEECHBURG RD
City
PITTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15239-1442
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSI0-470-B
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53364337
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE8DF

Additional Details

Registration
N9959X
Serial Number
1850159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00333370

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC