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N1185J V

Aero Commander 112 · 1974 · Wellington, NV

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1185J is a 1974 Aero Commander 112 (serial 178), registered to Birk Ronald G (individual) in Wellington, NV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1974 (52 years ago). It carries a Lycoming I0360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 77% of registered Aero Commander 112s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A04CFB. It is one of 97 Aero Commander 112 aircraft on the FAA registry. Birk Ronald G holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Birk Ronald G
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Wellington, NV
Serial number
178
Year built
1974 · 52 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A04CFB · 50046373 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 29, 1995
Airworthiness date
Jun 5, 1974
Last FAA activity
Sep 9, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41515

74 of the 96 registered Aero Commander 112 carry this engine (77%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0144701

Aero Commander 112
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 105 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1185J
Serial Number: 178
Year Manufactured: 1974
ACFTREF Code: 0144701
Engine Code: 41515
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50046373
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A04CFB

Registrant

Birk Ronald G
Individual
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543 Upper Colony Rd
Wellington, NV, 894449582
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 29, 1995
Airworthiness Jun 5, 1974
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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