- Manufacturer (registry)
- CESSNA
- Model
- 185E
- Registry code
- 2072816
- Registered
- 14 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 6
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 125 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDS3A24
- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 20
| 1961 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 31
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
See all 34 ADs
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
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Information bulletins that may apply · 9
Airframe · Cessna 185E
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-18-23Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump SeatsSAIB CE-17-25ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubesSAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesSAIB CE-09-42Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch ApplicationsSAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsSAIB CE-08-02Flight ControlsSAIB CE-01-41R2Flight ControlsHistorical bulletins · 1
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072816'))
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
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Registered aircraft · 14
N135ANegative Ghost Rider LLC · Bangor, MEN1591FBaer Monte Wayne · Ronan, MTN1592FReynolds Frederick A · Pilot Point, AKN1595FVertical Horizon Aviation LLC · Sandown, NHN185FCAlaska Dream Center · Wasilla, AKN185NVLanding Gear Works LLC · Renton, WAN185ZAPlane Fun Inc Tr Trustee · Snellville, GAN4508FStotz Jon · Rockford, MIN459CCLemon James M · Billings, MTN4702QDriggs Daniel H · Anchorage, AKN520KWWood Stephen J · Winthrop, MEN58302Gillett John W · Hillsboro, ORN6968ZMeili Charles E · Kingwood, TXN850WBMorris John A · Phoenix, AZ
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
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STCs approved for this model · 439
STC SA00023SEInstallation of modified control yoke and instrument panel.STC SA00031WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.
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NTSB investigations · 14
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC21LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot while…NTSB WPR15CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 - E · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC13CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC05LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the main landing gear during the landing touchdown.NTSB ANC00GA071Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and subsequent in-flight break-up. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, turbulence, and an occluded front with convective activity, and inadequate…NTSB ANC92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Sole Lake, AKThe pilot in command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC90FA040Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Alexander Lake, AKLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC90FA010Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Anchorage, AKThe throttle control linkage became disconnected on the first flight after an annual inspection due to improper maintenance. Darkness and high vegetation were contributing factors.NTSB ANC88LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Tuntutuliak, AKThe private pilot-in-command of the Cessna 185 was performing business flying for the federal aviation administration. When he ran out of fuel during a cross country flight, he attempted an off-airport forced landing which resulted in a noseover accident. The…NTSB SEA79DTI07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185E · Cut Bank, MTNTSB ANC77DA080Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Barrow, AKNTSB ANC75DAA27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Oliktok, AKNTSB ANC70AA089Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Glenn Allen, AKNTSB SEA67A0028Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 185E · Ngrangeville, ID
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20201020014589ACessna 185E · Chugiak, AKOn October 20, 2020 at 1240PM a Cessna 185 N850WB departed runway gravel runway 32 lake hood, anchorage Alaska for the purposes of providing currency flight instruction, verifying aircraft flight performance, and relocation to birchwood airport. The aircraft…Accident 20150211001269ACessna 185E · Carson City, NVShortly after touch down the pilot reported a strong left crosswind and a significiant yaw to the right. The pilot noted that the wind sock did not indicate the crosswind. The pilot applied full right rudder and power in an attempt to arrest the yaw and…Accident 20130928021079ACessna 185E · Pilot Point, AKPIC elected to land on ramp due to strong crosswind(25 KTS. Gusting 35KTS.) On runway. Upon landing rollout at approximately 20-30 knots airspeed, PIC stated turbulence from nearby building pushed the aircraft towards a building causing the wing to strike it.Accident 20050909024369ACessna 185E · Pilot Point, AK(-23) During a telephone conversation with a FAA ASI and the NTSB iic, the Pilot stated that during landing on a sod covered, off airport site, located 30 sm sse of Pilot Point, AK. The left main gear attachment bolt failed, resulting in the separation of the…Accident 20000619042139ACessna 185E · Talkeetna, AK(-23) The hudson air service pilot was enroute from Talkeetna to the 7,200-foot kahiltna base camp when he reported deteriorating weather conditions. He radioed another aircraft, mckinley air service, who was coming from the kahiltna base camp and requested a…Incident 19960821038739ICessna 185E · King Salmon, AKNarrative: forced landing on bush strip 600 feet long. Engine failure from broken air box pin. Inspected pin and looked as though it had been cracked when drilled from manufacturer. Total time on pin approximately 500 hours. Aircraft flipped over with no…Accident 19920620021349ACessna 185E · Sole Lake, AKDrifted on flare. Right wing hit beaver mound. Left wing hit water. Taxied to dock. Crosswind,narrow area factors.Accident 19900319006589ACessna A185E · Alexander Lake, AKEngine lost power during a descent en route. Struck trees on night forced landing. Ice blocking fuel was blamed.Accident 19891107044679ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKEngine quit on a test flight after an annual and engine overhaul. Crashed into trees. Cable came loose.Accident 19880516015259ACessna 185E · Tuntutuliak, AKRan out of fuel and crash landed on the tundra.Incident 19800614053019ICessna 185E · North Waitfield, NHWheels down landing in water caused aircraft to flip over.Accident 19790202002069ACessna 185E · Cut Bank, MTLanding in strong gusty wind, struck ground with left gear and wing. Acft cartwheeled.Accident 19750321007089ACessna 185E · Oliktok, AKDrifted l into grnd when plt adj rudder trim.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072816')
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Service difficulty reports · 4
SDR CA190730027Pump · sheared(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE PILOT STATED THE VACUUM FLUCTUATED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SPLINES ON THE VACUUM PUMP HAD FAILED. THE VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PUMP,AND FUNCTION CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT SATISFACTORY. ALL WORKSDR EY2R9601136Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN BG318, FOUND CORRODED.SDR EY2R9601135Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN BK434, FOUND CORRODED.SDR EY2R9601134Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN BK472, FOUND CORRODED.
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