- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 185-1005
- Year built
- 1966
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Certificate issued
- January 3, 2018
- Expires
- January 31, 2028
- Mode S code
- A57BE8
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 · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC86LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAleknagik, AKThe pilot stated that on landing at a frozen lake he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to ground loop. The aircraft then struck a snow bank on the beach.NTSB ANC74DAG70Accident · No injuriesClosedUgashik, AKNTSB ANC74AA024Accident · No injuriesClosedPilot Point, AK
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 19851220064049ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Alegnagik, AKTorn teflon on bottom of ski caused sharp turn after landing on frozen lake. Hit snow on the beach and groundlooped.Accident 19731020038499ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Ugashik, AKAcft settled after becoming airborne. Plt stated wind shifted,velocity n/r.water in floats.Accident 19730813026959ATo Aborted (Fixed Wing) · Pilot Point, AKPlt took hand off throttle to adjust flaps. Friction lock loose. Eng lost pwr. Floats hit lake bank.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N4520FGeneral 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