# Cessna 185E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2072816 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 185E - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A24 - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e ## ADs that may apply - [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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [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 98-23-02](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 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 93-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-15): Instrument Panel Light Rheostat · Cessna F150F, F150G, F150H and 26 more. Effective Feb 11, 1994 - [AD 84-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-01-R1): Bladder Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 103 more. Effective Jul 5, 1988 - [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 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981 - [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 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979 - [AD 77-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-05): Carburetor Air Intake · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 39 more. Effective Mar 1, 1977 - [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 74-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-01): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Aircraft Radio Autopilot Servo Actuators, 172L, 172M and 29 more. Effective Apr 9, 1974 - [AD 73-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-07): Defective Spar Attachment Fittings · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 68 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973 - [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968 - [AD 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 more - [AD 62-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-17-04): Float Installations · Edo Model 249A2870 seaplane floats (Kenmore Air EDO Floats STC SA1-622). Effective Aug 14, 1962 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 87-20-03 R2, AD 86-26-04, AD 80-10-01 ## NTSB investigations (14, newest 10) 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 ANC21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA002), Oct 20, 2020: Cessna 185 (N850WB), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB WPR15CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA102), Feb 11, 2015: Cessna 185 - E (N185NV), Carson City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ANC13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA106), Sep 29, 2013: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Pilot Point, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA142), Sep 10, 2005: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Pilot Point, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 ANC00GA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00GA071), Jun 20, 2000: Cessna 185E (N1589F), Talkeetna, AK, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB ANC92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA096), Jun 21, 1992: Cessna 185 (N1589F), Sole Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND. - [NTSB ANC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA040), Mar 20, 1990: Cessna A185E (N3386L), Alexander Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. - [NTSB ANC90FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA010), Nov 7, 1989: Cessna A185E (N1592F), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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 ANC88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA058), May 17, 1988: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Tuntutuliak, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DTI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DTI07), Feb 2, 1979: Cessna 185E (N70263), Cut Bank, MT, substantial damage All 14: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (13, newest 10) 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 20201020014589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201020014589A), Oct 20, 2020: Cessna 185E (N850WB), Chugiak, AK, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20150211001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150211001269A), Feb 11, 2015: Cessna 185E (N185NV), Carson City, NV, Substantial damage. Shortly 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… - [Accident 20130928021079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130928021079A), Sep 28, 2013: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Pilot Point, AK, Substantial damage. PIC 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… - [Accident 20050909024369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050909024369A), Sep 9, 2005: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Pilot Point, AK, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20000619042139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000619042139A), Jun 19, 2000: Cessna 185E (N1589F), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage, 4 fatal. (-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… - [Incident 19960821038739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960821038739I), Aug 21, 1996: Cessna 185E (N1592F), King Salmon, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19920620021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920620021349A), Jun 20, 1992: Cessna 185E (N1589F), Sole Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Drifted on flare. Right wing hit beaver mound. Left wing hit water. Taxied to dock. Crosswind,narrow area factors. - [Accident 19900319006589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900319006589A), Mar 19, 1990: Cessna A185E (N3386L), Alexander Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Engine lost power during a descent en route. Struck trees on night forced landing. Ice blocking fuel was blamed. - [Accident 19891107044679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891107044679A), Nov 7, 1989: Cessna A185E (N1592F), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Engine quit on a test flight after an annual and engine overhaul. Crashed into trees. Cable came loose. - [Accident 19880516015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880516015259A), May 16, 1988: Cessna 185E (N1592F), Tuntutuliak, AK, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel and crash landed on the tundra. All 13: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 14, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e/aircraft - ads: 34, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e/ads - incidents: 13, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185e/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.