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Commonwealth 185

62 Commonwealth 185 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1945–1947. Most are registered in WA, FL and MI.

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Registered today
62
Years built
1945–1947
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Commonwealth 185 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
6
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Aug 8, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Burlington, WAN67045
  • May 24, 2008Substantial damage · minor injuries · Roanoke, TXN33384
  • Jun 22, 2007Substantial damage · minor injuries · Redlands, CAN92827
  • Jun 28, 1998Substantial damage · minor injuries · Oregon, WIN92997
  • Jul 12, 1991Substantial damage · none injuries · Toledo, WAN90683

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Commonwealth 185 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. crankshaft1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19451
194646
19471
Unknown14

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
WA8
FL6
MI5
OR5
AZ3
GA3
NY3
PA3
CA2
MN2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Commonwealth 185 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Commonwealth 185 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Commonwealth 185 airframes since 1995. 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 Commonwealth 185 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
86 mph

185 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N312071946Oroville, WAJan 29, 2014
N312091946Auburn, WAFeb 4, 2013
N333841945Arlington, TXOct 9, 2025
N333901946Silverdale, WAAug 3, 2026
N33391—Stockbridge, GAJan 23, 2015
N333951946Port Townsend, WAAug 24, 1993
N341241946Milo, MESep 14, 2012
N34128—Zeeland, MIMar 26, 2014
N341321947Independence, ORJun 30, 2026
N34134—Schuylerville, NYOct 15, 2025
N341351946Williamsburg, VAMar 13, 1995
N67045—Edgewood, NMJul 21, 2024
N670481946Liberty, MOJun 18, 1990
N670591946Sarasota, FLJul 11, 2016
N738011946Tecumseh, MINov 2, 2006
N73802—Elk Grove, CAFeb 19, 2021
N738041946Hilton, NYAug 29, 2016
N73811—Aguila, AZApr 10, 2023
N738201946Taylorsville, KYAug 8, 2023
N777QB1946Clarkston, WAJul 17, 2020
N906821946Vancouver, WAJul 14, 2016
N90683—Mesa, AZFeb 1, 2024
N906851946Hood River, ORDec 10, 2008
N906891946Palm Coast, FLJan 14, 2014
N906911946Dayton, ORFeb 4, 1997

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