- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 185-0870
- Year built
- 1965
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- May 28, 1965
- Certificate issued
- May 29, 2023
- Expires
- May 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- AA18AF
From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental I0-470 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 57
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1962 | 1 |
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| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
See all 68 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 15
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 16 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 6
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC13CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Pole, AKThe malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder.NTSB ANC93LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow, AKThe fatigue fracture of the main landing gear spring.NTSB ANC89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The crosswind and gusts were contributing factors.NTSB ANC87LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Pole, AKThe pilot stated that during the right downwind approach to the airstrip the aircraft ran out of fuel; the engine quit and then he attempted an emergency landing. The plt attempted to land on the rwy. Inspection revealed no fuel in the acft and the fuel…NTSB ANC85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKantishna, AKThe plt was on a flt from fairbanks to Kantishna, AK; however, the rwy at Kantishna was muddy, so he elected to return to fairbanks. While returning, he elected to land at an abandoned mine strip for a comfort stop. During the landing, a hydraulic line to the…NTSB ANC81DA006Accident · No injuriesClosedFort Yukon, AK
FAA incident reports · 6
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20130808015729ATakeoff: Departure Roll · North Pole, AKAfter taxi from the parking spot the pilot made a right hand turn to taxi to the run up area. While at the run up area the pilot noticed that the right brake felt soft but was operating normal. As he was adding engine power to depart with feet on the brakes…Accident 19930522014809ATakeoff Ground Roll · Barrow, AKRight main axle and wheel separated on takeoff. Strut collapsed. Bolt left out began cracking. Overstressing factorAccident 19890630019109ALevel Off Touchdown · Fairbanks, AKDragged a wing and lost control on landing. Blamed wind gust but none reported.Accident 19870127001169AForced Landing · North Pole, AKThe engine failed from fuel exhaustion while the aircraft was downwind for landing. The pilot failed to check fuel.Accident 19850614025899ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Kantishna, AKRight brake failed after landing on a mine strip. Jammed other brake and ground looped. Brake line worn and leakingAccident 19801126071879AFinal Approach · Ft Yukon, AKEngine quit on final approach for landing. No engine problem could be found. Fog & icing conditions existed.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N75LEGeneral 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 185D aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 508
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna 185D
STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights