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Cessna A185F

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2072821, 2070107

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
A185F
Registry codes
2072821, 2070107
Registered
1,120 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
127 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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 1,428

1938Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

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

1974In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

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Registered aircraft · 1,120

N1005FBeam Douglas J Trustee · Chugiak, AKBuilt 1975 · S/N 18502677N1015FInternational Air Services Inc Trustee · Carson City, NVBuilt 1975 · S/N 18502684N1022FGoodfellow Malcolm D · Seattle, WABuilt 1975 · S/N 18502690
See all 1,120 registered aircraft
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 714

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 154 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 353 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR27LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna A185F · Madera, CAOct 1, 2026 · N185TTNTSB WPR26LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Livingston, MTSep 26, 2026 · N185BZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26FA105Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openCessna A185F · Stony River, AKSep 15, 2026 · N4358Q
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FAA incident reports · 1,019

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

Accident 20260926013139ACessna A185F · Bozeman, MTThe PIC departed Bozeman between 0830 and 0900 local time to perform touch-and-go landings at a grass landing strip prior to anticipated afternoon winds. After completing four touch-and-goes at lvm with reported winds of 10–12 knots gusting to 15 knots, and…Sep 26, 2026 · N185BZ · Substantial damageAccident 20260810010459ACessna A185F · Cooper Landing, AKOn aug 9, 2026, at approximately 10:15 the pilot was practicing glassy water landings at Trapper Joe Lake on the kenai peninsula. He misjudged the water surface and bounced twice. By the time he decided to abort it was too late and the aircraft hit the bank…Aug 10, 2026 · N7336H · Substantial damageAccident 20260627006459ACessna A185F · Angel Fire, NMOn June 27, 2026, at 0932 MDT, a Cessna A185F aircraft bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], registered to a private owner, lost control on roll out due to crosswinds, departed runway, impacted ditch and fence at angelfire airport, angelfire,…Jun 27, 2026 · N151PB · Destroyed
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072821', '2070107')
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Service difficulty reports · 360

SDR 2025FA0000533Fork · crackedUPON INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE ABI 3413-01K TAIL WHEEL FORK ASSY, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST.Aug 1, 2025 · N1292F · Cessna A185F · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2024FA0000749Bracket · brokenMOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE.Oct 3, 2024 · N185PM · Cessna A185F · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2021FA0000286Attach Fitting · brokenWHILE EXECUTING A WHEEL LANDING ON RWY 29 AT AWO, UPON TOUCH DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A GENTLE DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH COULD NOT BE CORRECTED WITH LEFT BRAKE OR LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, EXITED THE RUNWAY ONTO THE GRASS WHERE ITSep 8, 2021 · N185BB · Cessna A185F · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
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STCs that may be installed · 488

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072821', '2070107')
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Cessna/Krissman Robert A185F0 registered aircraftRegistry code 2072801Textron A185F0 registered aircraftRegistry code 4222000
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  GROUP BY ALL
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