- Registered owners
- Hewitt David EHewitt Mary E
- Location
- Newcastle, ME
- Owner type
- Co-owned
- Serial number
- 185-1383
- Year built
- 1968
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- July 15, 1970
- Certificate issued
- December 7, 2021
- Expires
- December 31, 2028
- Mode S code
- A1EEB3
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental IO-520 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 58
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1972 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
See all 71 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 17
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 17 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB CEN20CA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.NTSB SEA84LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRefuge Cove, AKThe plt stated in his report on form 6120.1 that the acft was on step during takeoff when the acft began a roll to the right. The right wing hit the water twice in spite of aileron control inputs to correct it. With the application of rudder and a power…
FAA incident reports · 5
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20200715012509ALanding: Rollout · Rochester, INOn July 15, 2020, at approximately 1630 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 185 aircraft, N2231T, departed the runway surface at fulton county airport (rcr), Rochester, Indiana, following a loss of control on landing rollout. The private pilot and his passenger…Incident 20180623008459IDescent · Jefferson, MEOn June 23, 2018, N2231T departed millinocket seaplane base (70B), Maine after fueling with 15 gallons of fuel, to darmariscotta lake, Jefferson, Maine. At approximately 1830 local time, N2231T lost engine power. The pilot in command (PIC) turned the…Incident 19910426016949IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Ketchikan, AKLoud bang from engine on climb. Oil splatter on windshield. Forced landing. Found sheared bolts on crankshaft.Incident 19890626017579ITakeoff Ground Roll · Meyers Chuck, AKAmphibian struck submerged rocks prior to lift off. Aircraft sank due to holes in floats.Accident 19840526061609ATakeoff Ground Roll · Refuge Cove, AKAllowed a roll to the right on the step for a water takeoff. The right ring was damaged by striking the water.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N2231TGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Cessna A185E aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 540
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna A185E
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller