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N185CQ V

Cessna 185A · 1962

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ICAO24: a15380
Last known — 1 week ago N185CQ
Observed 2026-05-25 12:45:31 MST
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Ground speed
128 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,800 ft
Track
7.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 61.60658, Lng -150.27181
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072804

Cessna 185A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 109 KTAS
Ceiling: 17,150 ft
MTOW: 3,350 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17044

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-470 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N185CQ
Serial Number: 1850400
Year Manufactured: 1962
ACFTREF Code: 2072804
Engine Code: 17044
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50251600
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A15380

Registrant

Andreshak John L
Po Box 2008
Soldotna, AK, 996692008
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 15, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 6, 2001
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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