Commonwealth 185
62 Commonwealth 185 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1945–1947. Most are registered in WA, FL and MI.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 62
- Years built
- 1945–1947
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19951 report on Commonwealth 185 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- crankshaft1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1945 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 46 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 14 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N31207 | 1946 | Oroville, WA | Jan 29, 2014 |
| N31209 | 1946 | Auburn, WA | Feb 4, 2013 |
| N33384 | 1945 | Arlington, TX | Oct 9, 2025 |
| N33390 | 1946 | Silverdale, WA | Aug 3, 2026 |
| N33391 | — | Stockbridge, GA | Jan 23, 2015 |
| N33395 | 1946 | Port Townsend, WA | Aug 24, 1993 |
| N34124 | 1946 | Milo, ME | Sep 14, 2012 |
| N34128 | — | Zeeland, MI | Mar 26, 2014 |
| N34132 | 1947 | Independence, OR | Jun 30, 2026 |
| N34134 | — | Schuylerville, NY | Oct 15, 2025 |
| N34135 | 1946 | Williamsburg, VA | Mar 13, 1995 |
| N67045 | — | Edgewood, NM | Jul 21, 2024 |
| N67048 | 1946 | Liberty, MO | Jun 18, 1990 |
| N67059 | 1946 | Sarasota, FL | Jul 11, 2016 |
| N73801 | 1946 | Tecumseh, MI | Nov 2, 2006 |
| N73802 | — | Elk Grove, CA | Feb 19, 2021 |
| N73804 | 1946 | Hilton, NY | Aug 29, 2016 |
| N73811 | — | Aguila, AZ | Apr 10, 2023 |
| N73820 | 1946 | Taylorsville, KY | Aug 8, 2023 |
| N777QB | 1946 | Clarkston, WA | Jul 17, 2020 |
| N90682 | 1946 | Vancouver, WA | Jul 14, 2016 |
| N90683 | — | Mesa, AZ | Feb 1, 2024 |
| N90685 | 1946 | Hood River, OR | Dec 10, 2008 |
| N90689 | 1946 | Palm Coast, FL | Jan 14, 2014 |
| N90691 | 1946 | Dayton, OR | Feb 4, 1997 |