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 · 1,120 A185F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N185DX | Cessna A185F |
Fixed Wing Aviation LLC Woods Cross, Utah |
Standard | 2024-01-04 | Valid |
| N1253Q | Cessna A185F |
Libbyn The Dream Fishing Team LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-01-02 | Valid |
| N185MC | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner California |
Multiple | 2023-12-24 | Valid |
| N363JV | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2023-12-21 | Valid |
| N2423A | Cessna A185F |
Ccf Ventures INC Bangor, Maine |
None on file | 2023-12-18 | Valid |
| N185YY | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-12-17 | Valid |
| N365FC | Cessna A185F |
Northern Pioneer Helicopters LLC Big Lake, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-12-13 | Valid |
| N720FH | Cessna A185F |
Paradigm Aviation LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-12-07 | Valid |
| N1236F | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2023-12-05 | Valid |
| N4711E | Cessna A185F |
Oregon Seaplanes LLC Canby, Oregon |
Standard | 2023-11-30 | Valid |
| N409PK | Cessna A185F |
Sky Cowboy Supply CO LLC Cape Elizabeth, Maine |
Standard | 2023-11-28 | Valid |
| N72WE | Cessna A185F |
West Elk Air LLC Gunnison, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-11-20 | Valid |
| N8747Z | Cessna A185F |
Mermaid Marine LLC Auburn, Washington |
Standard | 2023-11-19 | Valid |
| N4870C | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-11-11 | Valid |
| N83SS | Cessna A185F |
Somd Seaplanes LLC Lexington Park, Maryland |
Standard | 2023-11-11 | Valid |
| N5390E | Cessna A185F |
402Wd Holdings LLC Robstown, Texas |
Multiple | 2023-11-08 | Valid |
| N2230D | Cessna Aircraft Co A185F |
Hendricks Construction LLC Phoenix, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-10-17 | Valid |
| N50AW | Cessna A185F |
Lillian Aviation LLC Cypress, Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-29 | Valid |
| N79LM | Cessna Aircraft Co A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
None on file | 2023-09-29 | Valid |
| N36MJ | Cessna A185F |
Finland Leasing CO INC Quakertown, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2023-09-28 | Valid |
| N228ZF | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2023-09-27 | Valid |
| N8373Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-09-27 | Valid |
| N8750Z | Cessna A185F |
Arge Aviation LLC Montana City, Montana |
Standard | 2023-09-27 | Valid |
| N1470Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-09-26 | Valid |
| N185RS | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-09-24 | Valid |
| N20969 | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Standard | 2023-09-23 | Valid |
| N3318R | Cessna A185F |
Petersen Family 1999 LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-09-20 | Valid |
| N1792R | Cessna A185F |
Echo Matrix LLC Bentonville, Arkansas |
Standard | 2023-09-18 | Valid |
| N519MQ | Cessna A185F |
Mgnh Services LLC Houlton, Maine |
Standard | 2023-09-14 | Valid |
| N3370S | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2023-09-13 | Valid |
| N7558H | Cessna A185F |
Alaska Bear Safaris LLC Homer, Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-09-13 | Valid |
| N401WC | Cessna A185F |
Nakochna River Resort LLC Willow, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-09-09 | Valid |
| N185DE | Cessna A185F |
Heritage Construction CO LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-08 | Valid |
| N6482N | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2023-09-03 | Valid |
| N143HJ | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-08-18 | Valid |
| N93010 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-08-18 | Valid |
| N6095E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2023-08-17 | Valid |
| N2CW | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2023-08-09 | Valid |
| N2902Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-08-07 | Valid |
| N185DJ | Cessna A185F |
Joy Solutions LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2023-07-24 | Valid |
| N185SM | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-07-19 | Valid |
| N5014R | Cessna A185F |
Cooper Flying INC Lamesa, Texas |
Standard | 2023-07-01 | Valid |
| N185LJ | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-06-21 | Valid |
| N1239F | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Maine |
Multiple | 2023-06-20 | Valid |
| N4820E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-06-20 | Valid |
| N8377Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2023-06-18 | Valid |
| N77TA | Cessna Aircraft Co A185F |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-06-16 | Valid |
| N4095A | Cessna A185F |
Valiair Limited Company Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2023-06-15 | Valid |
| N627DJ | Cessna Aircraft Co A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-06-15 | Valid |
| N185ET | Cessna A185F |
Taliaferro Aviation LLC Ardmore, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-06-11 | Valid |
| N121EE | Cessna A185F |
Sheldon Air Service LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-06-07 | Valid |
| N185TN | Cessna A185F |
Rw Skywagons LLC Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2023-06-07 | Valid |
| N192JR | Cessna A185F |
Cessna 185 LLC Birmingham, Michigan |
Multiple | 2023-06-07 | Valid |
| N278CF | Cessna A185F |
Infinity Aviation LLC Mandan, North Dakota |
Standard | 2023-06-01 | Valid |
| N185JK | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-05-31 | Valid |
| N926HM | Cessna A185F |
Western Enterprise LLC Pueblo, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-05-29 | Valid |
| N185DS | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-05-23 | Valid |
| N62EC | Cessna A185F |
Sharp Aviation LLC Pauls Valley, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-05-22 | Valid |
| N53046 | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-05-19 | Valid |
| N8192E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2023-05-17 | Valid |
| N4762E | Cessna A185F |
Fly185 LLC Estes Park, Colorado |
Standard | 2023-05-16 | Valid |
| N5370E | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Standard | 2023-05-09 | Valid |
| N1222F | Cessna A185F |
Velocity Sport LLC Cedar Falls, Iowa |
Standard | 2023-05-08 | Valid |
| N185MG | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-05-08 | Valid |
| N5278E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-05-06 | Valid |
| N185KQ | Cessna Aircraft Co A185F |
Leonard Investments Management LLC Palm Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2023-05-02 | Valid |
| N185CA | Cessna A185F |
Sikes Farms LLC Collins, Georgia |
Standard | 2023-04-22 | Valid |
| N185ND | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2023-04-16 | Valid |
| N4825E | Cessna A185F |
Paris Enterprises LLC Atlanta, Georgia |
Multiple | 2023-04-16 | Valid |
| N3953P | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-04-15 | Valid |
| N4504N | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-04-13 | Valid |
| N4800Q | Cessna A185F |
Van Bortel INC Victor, New York |
Standard | 2023-04-12 | Valid |
| N185TC | Cessna A185F |
Montana Jet LLC Bozeman, Montana |
Standard | 2023-04-11 | Valid |
| N3452Y | Cessna A185F |
Multiple | 2023-04-07 | Valid | |
| N185VH | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-04-04 | Valid |
| N1431E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-04-01 | Valid |
| N137LK | Cessna A185F |
Stubby Wings LLC Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
Standard | 2023-03-28 | Valid |
| N185BB | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-03-27 | Valid |
| N714QZ | Cessna A185F |
20925 Harper Rd LLC Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2023-03-27 | Valid |
| N91MW | Cessna A185F |
Sub C Air LLC Spring, Texas |
None on file | 2023-03-25 | Valid |
| N185TM | Cessna A185F |
1521 LLC Antigo, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2023-03-22 | Valid |
| N24CJ | Cessna A185F |
Atluas LLC Anna, Texas |
Restricted | 2023-03-21 | Valid |
| N70468 | Cessna A185F |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-03-20 | Valid |
| N851AK | Cessna A185F |
Incline Tahoe Ventures LLC Incline Village, Nevada |
Standard | 2023-03-12 | Valid |
| N23AZ | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2023-03-08 | Valid |
| N4918Q | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-03-03 | Valid |
| N61861 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-03-02 | Valid |
| N39CC | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-02-25 | Valid |
| N1831R | Cessna A185F |
C & D Aviation LLC Brentwood, California |
Standard | 2023-02-18 | Valid |
| N73JJ | Cessna A185F |
Jj Ventures LLC Billings, Montana |
Standard | 2023-02-13 | Valid |
| N8456Q | Cessna A185F |
Happy Wings LLC Erie, Colorado |
Multiple | 2023-02-08 | Valid |
| N185WR | Cessna A185F |
Northwoods Aviation INC Cadillac, Michigan |
Multiple | 2023-01-31 | Valid |
| N94061 | Cessna A185F |
Guinn LLC Bothell, Washington |
Standard | 2023-01-31 | Valid |
| N185PK | Cessna A185F |
Sundance Holdings LLC Webster, New York |
Standard | 2023-01-27 | Valid |
| N4943E | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-01-16 | Valid |
| N93276 | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2023-01-14 | Valid |
| N185MS | Cessna A185F |
Dragon Wagon LLC Clackamas, Oregon |
Standard | 2023-01-03 | Valid |
| N1825R | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-01-02 | Valid |
| N185KT | Cessna A185F |
Lone Peak Air LLC Gillette, Wyoming |
Standard | 2022-12-31 | Valid |
| N1775R | Cessna A185F |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-12-28 | Valid |