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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 apply

3 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

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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.

  • Mar 5, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Flat, AKN2550Z
  • Aug 4, 2002Substantial damage · minor injuries · Brainerd, MNN11LP
  • Jun 6, 2000Destroyed · none injuries · Moab, UT
  • Sep 1, 1998Destroyed · fatal injuries · Seymour Twp., WI
  • Aug 15, 1990Substantial damage · none injuries · Mcgrath, AKN2550Z

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Cessna 185B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19623
196310
19641

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK9
CO1
MN1
NE1
NY1
OR1

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.
See the registered Cessna 185B aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N2517Z1962Anchorage, AKApr 5, 2023
N2525Z1962Wasilla, AKJun 11, 2019
N2532Z1962Independence, OROct 9, 1985
N2545Z1963Anchorage, AKAug 4, 2009
N2554Z1963Anchorage, AKOct 24, 2020
N2563Z1963Fairbanks, AKMar 7, 2018
N2564Z1963Kodiak, AKMar 22, 2013
N2569Z1963Parker, COMay 4, 2025
N2570Z1963Long Lake, NYNov 8, 2004
N2577Z1964Anchorage, AKJun 26, 2018
N2588Z1963Wasilla, AKAug 25, 2007
N2607Z1963Sidney, NEMay 15, 2018
N2638Z1963Wasilla, AKMar 17, 2021
N3980Z1963Excelsior, MNMay 15, 2013

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