- Registered owner
- Float Plane Services LLC
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 18504326
- Year built
- 1981
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- October 8, 1991
- Certificate issued
- March 9, 2026
- Expires
- March 31, 2033
- Mode S code
- AA36FB
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 55
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1974 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
See all 65 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 ERA26FA115Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportEverglades City, FLOn February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN21LA406Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKingsley, IAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank.NTSB NYC06CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPembroke, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.
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 20260215002779ALanding: Touchdown · Naples, FLOn February 15, 2026, at about 1116 hours, a 1981 Cessna (floats) A185F, [privacy data omitted] departed marco island executive airport to the south and at approximately 1154 (per flightawear) attempted a water landing but crashing. Cessna [privacy data…Accident 20210906015439ACruise/Level Flight · Kingsley, IAAircraft engine lost power landed in corn field and flipped over.Accident 20060129001099ATakeoff Ground Roll · Pembroke, MA(-23) On January 29, 2006, inspector [privacy data omitted] and I conducted an accident investigation located at a private strip in Pembroke, MA. The pilot [privacy data omitted] reported that his aircraft was underway fro the purpose of flight, when suddenly…Incident 19960518024179ITakeoff Ground Roll · Denver, CONarrative: on 18 may 1996, on take-off runway 35R at approx. 40 KTS a push to the left was noticed. Rt. Rudder, right brake and rt. Aileron was applied. The aircraft continued to the west and departed the runway. Suspect windshear of approx. 30-35 knots.…Incident 19851008061919ILevel Off Touchdown · Lafayette, LAIndications were gear down and locked on floats. Main gear did not extend. Downlock switches sticking.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N7574NGeneral 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 A185F aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 546
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna A185F
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