Cessna 185E

3 ADs match the Cessna 185E 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.

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

NTSB events

10

Destroyed

1

Substantial damage

9

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 185E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 185E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Oct 20, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN850WB
• Feb 11, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Carson City, NVN185NV
• Sep 29, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Pilot Point, AKN1592F
• Sep 10, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Pilot Point, AKN1592F
• Sep 1, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Sparrevohn, AKN6968Z

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

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 185E; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 185E 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.