- Registered owner
- Top Hand Inc
- Location
- Laurel, MT
- Owner type
- Corporation
- Serial number
- 185-0023
- Year built
- 1961
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- March 31, 1961
- Certificate issued
- February 3, 2010
- Expires
- October 31, 2029
- Mode S code
- ADB569
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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 · 56
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 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
See all 65 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 20
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 23 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB DEN99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and…NTSB DEN92LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurango, COImproper use of brakes. Factors were: poorly planned approach and excessive landing speed.NTSB DEN89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurango, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20020113036059IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Chama, NM(-23) On January 13, 2003 at 1600 MST a Cessna 185 registered to richard d. jay flipped over landing on a snow covered runway at Chama airport, Chama new Mexico, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight…Accident 19990301001949ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Durango, COPilot was practicing touch and go landings, and the acft ground looped on the rwy after landing and sustained substantial damage. (.19) on March 1, 1999, at 1602 mountain standard time, Cessna 185, N9823X, was substantially damaged when it collided with…Accident 19920613019979ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Durango, COHigh and fast. Landed long. Hit brakes hard to prevent overrun. Locked mains and flipped over.Accident 19890816027749ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Durango, COLost control and ground looped trying to land in a strong crosswind.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N9823XGeneral 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 185 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 567
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna 185
STC SA00709CHInstallation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.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.