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N185GK1978 Cessna A185F

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 11, 2023.

Safety record in brief:5 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2020)4 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Charlotte, NC
owner city / state
Engine
IO 520 SERIES · 285 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2001
NTSB events
5
substantial, 2020
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Charlotte, NC
Certificate issued
Apr 25, 2001
Canceled
Feb 11, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Oct 18, 1978

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
A185F
Year
1978
Serial number
18503687
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A153DF

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2001 – 2023Individual ownerCharlotte, NC

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (5)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 3, 2020 · Kalispell, MT

The pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
WPR20CA250

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR20CA250)

Accident · substantial damage

Apr 16, 2001 · Fayetteville, NC

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway and receiving substantial damage.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
MIA01LA123

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA01LA123)

Accident · substantial damage

Feb 21, 1993 · Bridgeport, NE

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CHI93LA092

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI93LA092)

Show all 5 NTSB events

Accident · substantial damage

Sep 8, 1989 · Big Bear City, CA

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
LAX89LA306

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX89LA306)

Accident · substantial damage

Jul 22, 1987 · Chandler, AZ

THE CFI INDICATED THAT THE TAILWHEEL BEGAN TO SHIMMY DURING ROLLOUT. AS FORWARD CONTROL YOKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED THE SHIMMY WENT AWAY, HOWEVER, AS THE ACFT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, THE TAILWHEEL WAS LOWERED AND BEGAN TO SHIMMY AGAIN. AS THE ACFT CONTINUED TO SLOW IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CFI APPLIED LEFT RUDDER. INITIALLY THE ACFT CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT. SUBSEQUENTLY IT ROLLED LEFT, DRAGGING ITS…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
LAX87LA277

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX87LA277)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (4)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2020-21-22Fuselage; 55, StabilizersDec 7, 2020Airframe (A185F)
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (A185F)
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed.
98-23-02Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series AirplanesDec 22, 1998Airframe (A185F)Only with: Airglas Engineering Company (AECI) Model LW3600-180 or LW3600-180A fixed penetration wheel skis installed per STC SA213AL.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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