# Cessna 185F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2072820 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 185F - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185f Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N804MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804MM): [Van Treese Kole S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20TREESE%20KOLE%20S), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1975, S/N 18502724 ## NTSB investigations (3) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA110), Sep 1, 2002: Cessna 185 (N185CF), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB DEN73AD050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD050), May 19, 1973: Cessna A185F (N70298), Moab, UT, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB ANC69A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0032), Nov 26, 1968: Cessna 185 (N2202T), Point Baker, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal ## 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, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20020901025869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020901025869A), Sep 1, 2002: Cessna 185F (N185CF), Portalsworth, AK, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 19900518057589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900518057589I), May 18, 1990: Cessna 185F (N185CF), St Helens, OR, Minor damage. During water taxi to dock, wing struck a houseboat. - [Accident 19730519013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730519013619A), May 19, 1973: Cessna A185E (N70298), Moab, UT, Destroyed, 3 fatal ## Service difficulty reports (20) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000179), Sep 26, 2021: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW ACORN WELDING LTD. EXHAUST STACKS AND MUFFLER ON FACTORY NEW IO-550D ENGINE. BOTH EXHAUST STACKS CRACKED WITHIN 60 HOURS; REPLACED BOTH STACKS WIT - [SDR 2015FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000519), Aug 31, 2015: BOLT. CORRODED. AFTER 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 TH - [SDR 2007FA0000651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000651), Jul 22, 2007: FUEL CAP. LEAKING. FUEL 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 VEN - [SDR CA061025004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061025004), Oct 22, 2006: STUD. UNSERVICEABLE. (CAN) WHILE INSTALLING THE MCCAULEY MODEL D3A34C403-B PROPELLER ONTO A CESSNA 185, THE ENGINEER WAS TIGHTENING THE FIBER LOCK NUTS ONTO THE PROPELLER MOUNTING S - [SDR CA060505003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060505003), May 5, 2006: RIB. CRACKED. RIB ASSEMBLY ON WING CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO SPAR. SPAR WAS UNDAMAGED BUT TRACK WAS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT HAS 10870.3 HOUR ON IT AT TIME OF REPAIR POSSIBLE - [SDR 2006FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000303), Mar 10, 2006: MAGNETO. CHAFED. ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND - [SDR 2006FA0000305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000305), Mar 10, 2006: MAGNETO. CHAFED. ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND - [SDR 2006FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000304), Mar 10, 2006: MAGNETO. CHAFED. ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND - [SDR 2006FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000302), Mar 10, 2006: MAGNETO. CHAFED. ROUGH MAG IN FLIGHT. FOUND THAT CAPACITOR LEAD WAS INSTALLED ON POINTS BACKWARDS ALLOWING LEAD TO CONTACT MAIN DRIVE GEAR. GEAR HAD EATEN THROUGH INSULATION AND - [SDR AUS20010934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010934), Aug 23, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) VERTICAL STABILISER REAR SPAR ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN TWO AREAS ADJACENT TO THE FUSELAGE BULKHEAD ATTACHMENT POINT. - [SDR 20010509CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010509CW008), Oct 20, 2000: VENT LINE. CHAFED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR VENT LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED AGAINST THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE STARTER CONTACT S - [SDR 20000911SH046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000911SH046), Aug 31, 2000: CONTROL CABLE. WRONG PART. AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD WITH TWO DIFFERENT SIZED TAILWHEEL STEERING CABLES (LEFT CABLE WAS 60 INCHES LONG AND THE RIGHT CABLE WAS 58.50 INCHES LONG), AND THE .1250 IN - [SDR 20000913SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH014), Aug 21, 2000: LOCK. MISSING. TAIL WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY MISSING EVERYTHING BUT THE LOCK ITSELF WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE TAIL WHEEL. NR 337 SHOWING REMOVAL OF THESE PARTS. AIRCRAFT WAS ORIGINAL - [SDR 20000424SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000424SH001), Mar 4, 2000: FUEL LINE. FAILED. RDM/RNO - EN ROUTE 55 MILES NORTH OF LMT, PILOT SENSED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. BRIEF TROUBLESHOOTING CONFIRMED A FUEL LINE FAILURE WITH SYMPTOMS. FUEL FLOW INDICATI - [SDR AU990421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990421), Apr 16, 1999: SPROCKET. BROKEN. (AUS) STABILIZER RT SCREWJACK ACTUATOR SPROCKET BROKEN AT ROLL PIN HOLES. INSPECTION OF THE LEFT ACTUATOR REVEALED THAT THE SPROCKET ROLL PIN HOLES WERE ELONGAT - [SDR 99ZZZX722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX722), Dec 22, 1998: STATIC WICK. BROKEN. DEFLECTED WICKS INSTALLED ON AIRPLANE 15 DEGREES. ELEMENTS BROKE OFF. THESE WERE NEW UNITS. AIRCRAFT WAS IN HANGAR. APPROXIMATE TEMPERATURE WAS 72 DEGREES FAHRE - [SDR 97ZZZX4890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4890), Oct 24, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. CABLES (ALL 3) WERE FRAYED ON FUSELAGE 90 DEGREE PULLEYS. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TREATED INTERNALLY WITH 'THERMAL GARD'. THE TREATMENT WAS FOR ANTI-CORROSION. TH - [SDR 97ZZZX4889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4889), Oct 24, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. CABLES (ALL 3) WERE FRAYED ON FUSELAGE 90 DEGREE PULLEYS. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN TREATED INTERNALLY WITH 'THERMAL GARD'. THE TREATMENT WAS FOR ANTI-CORROSION. TH - [SDR 96ZZZX466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX466), Jan 15, 1996: SPARK PLUG. SPLIT. FOUND 2 SPARK PLUGS WITH ROUND ELECTRODES SPLIT. SUBMITTER STATED MORE THAN 20 OF THE PART NUMBERS HAVE BEEN FOUND. - [SDR 95ZZZX3530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3530), Apr 14, 1995: ARM. FAILED. ON LANDING, LEFT SKI ARM FITTING FAILED. UPPER BUSHING WELD FAILED CAUSING ARM TO SEPARATE IN TWO, SKI FOLDED UP UNDER AIRCRAFT ON LANDING HELD ONLY BY SAFETY C --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.