Cessna 185F airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
Model: 185F
Registry code: 2072820
Registered: 1 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
Seats: 6
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated

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 · 6

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 6 aircraft
1968	1
1973	1
1975	3
1977	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 1

N804MMVan Treese Kole S · Anchorage, AKBuilt 1975 · S/N 18502724

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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'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

In flight encounter with weather1 case

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the area weather conditions, and his subsequent inability to maintain terrain clearance upon encountering a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered mountainous terrain. A factor in the…Sep 1, 2002 · N185CF · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73AD050Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna A185F · Moab, UTMay 19, 1973 · N70298 · Destroyed NTSB ANC69A0032Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 185 · Point Baker, AKNov 26, 1968 · N2202T · Destroyed

Query with SQL

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 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 WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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
  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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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
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
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 3

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20020901025869ACessna 185F · Portalsworth, AK(-23) On 9/01/2002 about 0900 adt, a float-equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N185CF, sustained damage during a collision with terrain, about 14 miles southeast of port alsworth, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area…Sep 1, 2002 · N185CF · Substantial damage Incident 19900518057589ICessna 185F · St Helens, ORDuring water taxi to dock, wing struck a houseboat.May 18, 1990 · N185CF · Minor damage Accident 19730519013619ACessna A185E · Moab, UTMay 19, 1973 · N70298 · Destroyed · 3 fatal

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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
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072820')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports · 20

SDR 2022FA0000179Exhaust Stack · crackedINSTALLED NEW ACORN WELDING LTD. EXHAUST STACKS AND MUFFLER ON FACTORY NEW IO-550D ENGINE. BOTH EXHAUST STACKS CRACKED WITHIN 60 HOURS; REPLACED BOTH STACKS WITH NEW ACORN STACKS; ONE OF THE NEW STACKS CRACKED (1" HOLE) WITHIN 30 HOURS. REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFTSep 26, 2021 · N4810 · Cessna 185F · Engine Exhaust System SDR 2015FA0000519Bolt · corrodedAFTER LANDING, DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LT MAIN GEAR WHEEL COLLAPSED. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE LT WING AND LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT 2 OF THE LT GEAR WHEEL ATTACH BOLTS WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF, Aug 31, 2015 · N186AZ · Cessna 185F · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck SDR 2007FA0000651Fuel Cap · leakingFUEL LEAKING FROM BASE OF NEWLY INSTALLED PREMIUM FUEL CAPS. LOCATION ON WINGS IRRELEVANT. LEAK FROM BOTH IB AND OB CAPS. COMPLIED WITH MFG INSTRUCTIONS IAW VENT LOCATION WITHOUT EFFECT. EVIDENTLY NOT UNCOMMON PROBLEM, AS BLOGS ON MFG CLUB FORUM AND PILOTS ASJul 22, 2007 · Cessna 185F · Fuel Storage

See all 20 difficulty reports

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '185F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '185F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.