# N85CF: 1971 Cessna A185E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna A185E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185e) (registry code 2072818, 6 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A24](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A24) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 18501904
- Year built: 1971
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Certificate issued: February 28, 2017
- Expires: February 28, 2027
- Mode S code: ABA537
- Registered owner: [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC)
- Location: [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 61.6245° N, 148.9817° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99645, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=85CF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85CF

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 22 in force

### Matched by airframe (Cessna A185E)

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2020-21-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-22): Fuselage; Stabilizers · Textron 180, 180A, 180B and 21 more. Effective Dec 7, 2020
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 98-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-02): Airglas Engineering Company Ski Installation · Fabrication of attaching and rigging parts (Airglas STC SA213AL). Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-16-04): Inspect Angle Stiffener Along Lower Spar Cap · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 37 more. Effective Sep 21, 1998
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 87-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-04): Fuel System · Cessna 185, 185A, 185B and 5 more. Effective Sep 30, 1987
- [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987
- [AD 86-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-11): Contaminated Fuel · Cessna 177, 177A, 177B and 83 more. Effective Oct 4, 1986
- [AD 83-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-17-06): Aileron Balance Weights · Flap actuated aileron droop system (Sierra Industries STC SA1382WE or 5 others). Effective Sep 1, 1983
- [AD 79-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-07): Alternator Ground · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 95 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979
- [AD 76-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-03): ARC PA-500A Actuators · Cessna 172L, 172M, 177B and 43 more. Effective Feb 26, 1976
- [AD 75-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-01): Wing Fuel Tanks · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 68 more. Effective Jul 30, 1975
- [AD 75-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-06): Engine Induction Air Duct · Cessna A185E, A185F, A188 and 2 more. Effective May 5, 1975

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990
- [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987
- [AD 80-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-10-01) (historical): Placard - Airspeed · Fabrication of attaching and rigging parts (Airglas STC SA213AL). Effective May 12, 1980

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-16): FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection. Issued Aug 26, 2021
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-23): Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats. Issued Jul 19, 2018
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA046), Jul 19, 2016: Cessna A185 (N85CF), Illiamna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA082), Jun 20, 1998: Cessna 185E (N85CF), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20160719022989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160719022989A), Jul 19, 2016: Cessna A185E (N85CF), Iliamna, AK, Substantial damage. On landing at a remote gravel landing strip, the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the propeller, left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and left main…
- [Incident 20000422017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000422017469I), Apr 22, 2000: Cessna A185E (N85CF), Dillingham, AK, Minor damage. (-23) On April 4, 2000, about 1725 local time, a ski equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N85CF, sustained minor damage while landing on an ice covered Lake Nerka. On…
- [Accident 19980619020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980619020329A), Jun 19, 1998: Cessna A185E (N85CF), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Blew a tire landing. Swerved. Wing hit ground began ground loop. Hit brakes nosed down. Tundra tire equipped. (.4)the pilot was landing a tail wheel equipped…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Cessna A185E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185e/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Cessna A185E: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185e/stcs.md

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