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N185JF V

Cessna A185E · 1972

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N185JF is a 1972 Cessna A185E (serial 18502073), registered to Bird Dog Aircraft Llc in Billings, MT. It is one of 253 Cessna A185E aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bird Dog Aircraft Llc
Based in
Billings, MT
Serial number
18502073
Year built
1972 · 54 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1540D · 50252015 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 2, 2026
Airworthiness date
Aug 7, 1972
Last FAA activity
Mar 2, 2026
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2033
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: a1540d
Last known — 2 months ago N185JF
Observed 2026-07-12 20:58:59 MST
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Ground speed
120 kt
Altitude (baro)
700 ft
Track
116.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 58.67644, Lng -155.88409
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072818

Cessna A185E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 109 KTAS
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N185JF
Serial Number: 18502073
Year Manufactured: 1972
ACFTREF Code: 2072818
Engine Code:
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): 50252015
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1540D

Registrant

Bird Dog Aircraft Llc
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518 Shadow Lawn Ct
Billings, MT, 591028539
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 2, 2026
Airworthiness Aug 7, 1972
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Mar 2, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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