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N2550Z1963 Cessna 185B

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 14, 2019.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Mar 2013)6 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Big Lake, AK
owner city / state
Engine
IO-520-D · 300 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2013
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Big Lake, AK
Certificate issued
Jul 17, 2015
Canceled
Jan 14, 2019
Airworthiness
Multiple · Standard, Restricted, Other
Airworthiness date
Aug 7, 2007

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
185B
Year
1963
Serial number
185-0550
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
A26C81

Engine

Make and model
Cont Motor Io-520-D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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. 2015 – 2019Individual ownerBig Lake, AK

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident · substantial damage

Mar 5, 2013 · Flat, AK

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC13CA028

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC13CA028)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 15, 1990 · Mcgrath, AK

FAILURE OF THE LEFT INSIDE WHEEL BEARING, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC90LA145

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC90LA145)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (6)

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
2023-05-16Reciprocating Engine Power SectionMar 15, 2023Engine (IO-520-D)
2022-04-04Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemMar 29, 2022Engine (IO-520-D)Only with: F&M Enterprises, Inc. or Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC oil filter adapter installed per STC SE8409SW, SE09356SC, or SE10348SC.
2020-21-22Fuselage; 55, StabilizersDec 7, 2020Airframe (185B)
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (185B)
2009-16-03Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating…Sep 9, 2009Engine (IO-520-D)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.
Show all 6 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
98-23-02Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series AirplanesDec 22, 1998Airframe (185B)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 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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