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N700181971 Cessna A185E

DeregisteredNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 9, 2013.

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (destroyed damage at worst, latest Jul 1996)4 ADs may apply

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Talkeetna, AK
owner city / state
Engine
IO 520 SERIES · 285 hp
Cont Motor
Owners
1
since 1996
NTSB events
3
destroyed, 1996
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Talkeetna Air Taxi INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Talkeetna, AK
Certificate issued
Mar 28, 1996
Canceled
Jul 9, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Jun 22, 1971

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
A185E
Year
1971
Serial number
18501893
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
A9572A

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. 1996 – 2013Talkeetna Air Taxi INCTalkeetna, AK
  2. Date unknownCavu Flying Service INCMinneapolis, MN · different airframe: Cessna Uc-78 S/N 2680

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (3)

Accident · destroyed

Jul 28, 1996 · Talkeetna, AK

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Minor
Report
ANC96LA107

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC96LA107)

Accident · substantial damage

Jun 28, 1987 · Anchorage, AK

THE ACFT WAS STALLED ON SHORT FINAL FOR LANDING. IT TOUCHED DOWN HARD ON THE RWY AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AND STRUCK TWO PARKED ACFT.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC87FA084

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC87FA084)

Accident · substantial damage

Oct 20, 1984 · Shulin Lake, AK

THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A WATER LANDING. THIS ACFT HAD WHEELS IN THE FLOATS AND ONE OF THE WHEELS WAS NOT RETRACTED FOR THE WATER LANDING. THESE GEAR ARE HAND RETRACTED BY THE PLT. THE PLT SAID HE CHECKED VISUALLY TO INSURE THE LEFT GEAR WAS UP BUT DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE RIGHT. TO DO SO ONE MUST UNDO SAFETY BELT AND LOOK OUT THE RIGHT SIDE. GEAR INDICATORS UNRELIABLE IF LANDINGS MADE IN…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC85LA007

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC85LA007)

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 (A185E)
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (A185E)
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 (A185E)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 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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