Cessna 185B
14 Cessna 185B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1962–1964. Most are registered in AK, CO and MN.
- Registered today
- 14
- Years built
- 1962–1964
- Seats
- 6
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Cessna 185B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2020-21-22Fuselage; 55, StabilizersDec 7, 2020
- 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011
- 98-23-02Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series AirplanesDec 22, 1998
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna 185B
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 185B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 185B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna 185B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1962 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 10 | |
| 1964 | 1 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 185B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 185B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 125 mph
185B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2517Z | 1962 | Anchorage, AK | Apr 5, 2023 |
| N2525Z | 1962 | Wasilla, AK | Jun 11, 2019 |
| N2532Z | 1962 | Independence, OR | Oct 9, 1985 |
| N2545Z | 1963 | Anchorage, AK | Aug 4, 2009 |
| N2554Z | 1963 | Anchorage, AK | Oct 24, 2020 |
| N2563Z | 1963 | Fairbanks, AK | Mar 7, 2018 |
| N2564Z | 1963 | Kodiak, AK | Mar 22, 2013 |
| N2569Z | 1963 | Parker, CO | May 4, 2025 |
| N2570Z | 1963 | Long Lake, NY | Nov 8, 2004 |
| N2577Z | 1964 | Anchorage, AK | Jun 26, 2018 |
| N2588Z | 1963 | Wasilla, AK | Aug 25, 2007 |
| N2607Z | 1963 | Sidney, NE | May 15, 2018 |
| N2638Z | 1963 | Wasilla, AK | Mar 17, 2021 |
| N3980Z | 1963 | Excelsior, MN | May 15, 2013 |