Cessna A185 Skywagon
1,372 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1993; half of them date from 1976 or earlier. Alaska has the most (407). 42% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the A185 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series (1,145), Cont Motor Io-520-D (72), Cont Motor Io-550 Series (27)
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise speed
- about 127 mph
- Makers on the register
- Cessna, Cessna Aircraft Co
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 26, 1975; newest October 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Alaska407Washington95Texas75Montana66Minnesota62Idaho57Colorado57Maine48California48Oregon43Arizona34Florida24
Who owns them registrant type
Individual626 (46%)LLC367 (27%)Co-owned167 (12%)Corporation147 (11%)Government44 (3%)Partnership20 (1%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 206 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,353 (99%)Pending9 (0.7%)Sale reported6 (0.4%)Valid (manufacturer)1 (0.1%)Reports overdue1 (0.1%)Pending cancellation1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,151 (84%)Multiple110 (8%)Restricted58 (4%)None on file48 (3%)Experimental5 (0.4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC10United States Department Of Interior8State Of Alaska5Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee5Wings Of Blessing4State Of North Carolina4Aeropod INC4State Of Utah3State Of Minnesota3Bas Part Sales LLC3Yukon Air Service INC2Withrotor Aviation INC2
Fleet pages: Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC · United States Department Of Interior · State Of Alaska · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · State Of North Carolina · Aeropod INC · State Of Utah · State Of Minnesota
Accident history NTSB records · 389 cases since 1982, 53 fatal
2026-09-26WPR26LA360 · A185F N185BZ · accident near Livingston, MT · no injuries
2026-09-15ANC26FA105 · A185F N4358Q · accident near Stony River, AK · 2 killed
2026-08-09ANC26LA081 · A185F N7336H · accident near Hope, AK · minor injuries
2026-08-08WPR26LA298 · A185F N185 · accident near Reno, NV · no injuries
2026-06-27WPR26LA238 · A185F N151PB · accident near Angel Fire, NM · minor injuries
2026-05-31ANC26LA050 · A185F N2821Q · accident near Steele Creek, AK · no injuries
2026-05-12ERA26FA205 · A185F N61368 · accident near Avon, ME · 1 killed
2026-04-24ANC26LA032 · A185F N92DC · accident near Aniak, AK · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 389 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Cessna A185 Skywagon aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,372 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna A185s?
Alaska, with 407.
Who owns the Cessna A185?
42% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1,372
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N185RD | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 1985-11-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4448R | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1985-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1848Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1985-09-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N735AX | Cessna A185F |
State Of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina |
Standard | 1985-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N735DN | Cessna A185F |
State Of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina |
Standard | 1985-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N735EK | Cessna A185F |
State Of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina |
Standard | 1985-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N543DG | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1985-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N18500 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1984-08-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N749 | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Restricted | 1984-08-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N714NK | Cessna A185F |
State Of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 1984-07-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4211C | Cessna A185F |
State Of Colorado Department Of Natural Resources Denver, Colorado |
Multiple | 1984-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70248 | Cessna A185E |
L C Hanson CO INC Clancy, Montana |
Restricted | 1984-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5082E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1984-01-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9395N | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 1983-07-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3360R | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Standard | 1983-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9987N | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 1983-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93343 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1983-06-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N185NJ | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 1983-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N727 | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Multiple | 1983-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5812J | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1982-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N185LS | Cessna A185F |
L Sheffels & Son Wilbur, Washington |
Standard | 1982-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20786 | Cessna A185F |
State Of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska |
None on file | 1982-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5088E | Cessna A185F |
S J Screw Company INC T/A Belvidere, New Jersey |
Standard | 1982-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9452N | Cessna A185F |
Alaska Department Of Public Safety Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 1982-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53057 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1982-04-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N24FG | Cessna A185F |
California Department Of Fish And Game Sacramento, California |
Multiple | 1982-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5807J | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 1982-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9380N | Cessna A185F |
Alaska Department Of Public Safety Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 1982-02-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N757 | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 1981-12-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7593N | Cessna A185F |
Cenac Towing CO LLC Houma, Louisiana |
Standard | 1981-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5530E | Cessna A185F |
Rovey Land & Cattle CO Parker, Arizona |
Standard | 1981-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7330H | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 1981-08-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93039 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Idaho |
Multiple | 1981-08-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61423 | Cessna A185F |
State Of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 1981-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4859C | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1981-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4273R | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 1980-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2303Y | Cessna A185E |
Bentz Fence Company INC Lewiston, Idaho |
Standard | 1980-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4646C | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 1980-09-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N771X | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1979-07-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4640E | Cessna A185F |
State Of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 1979-06-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8717Q | Cessna A185F |
State Of Alaska Nome, Alaska |
Standard | 1979-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93827 | Cessna A185F |
State Of Colorado Department Of Natural Resources Denver, Colorado |
Multiple | 1977-02-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N86109 | Cessna A185F |
State Of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 1976-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1217F | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Multiple | 1976-07-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70394 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1976-04-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N714 | Cessna A185F |
United States Department Of Interior Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 1975-09-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1062F | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N1231F | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N1839R | Cessna A185F |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N185CY | Cessna A185F |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N185LA | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N185SC | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Restricted | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N185TX | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N2171F | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N2252T | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | Pending cancellationFAA registration status code 19: Registration pending, pending cancellation. All codes | |
| N241RD | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N2794J | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N3969Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Colorado |
Restricted | CanceledFAA registration status code 20: Registration pending, canceled. All codes | |
| N430RP | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N45DS | Cessna A185F |
Dcd Agriculture LLC Franktown, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N491 | Cessna A185F |
Acadiana Fixed Wing Rotor Wing INC Carencro, Louisiana |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N520VA | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N55LW | Cessna A185E |
Leeward Aero Sales CORP Ocala, Florida |
Standard | Valid (manufacturer)FAA registration status code M: Valid, assigned to the manufacturer under its dealer certificate. All codes | |
| N581JT | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 17: Sale reported, pending cancellation. All codes | |
| N70195 | Cessna A185E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N704BN | Cessna A185F |
Wipaire INC South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N80229 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N8710Z | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N8785Z | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N914ST | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N9471N | Cessna A185F |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N9618H | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |
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