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N1979U V

Cessna A185E · 1970

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1979U is a 1970 Cessna A185E (serial 18501723), registered to Dreger Dean R in Wilbur, WA. It is one of 253 Cessna A185E aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Dreger Dean R
Based in
Wilbur, WA
Serial number
18501723
Year built
1970 · 56 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A185D2 · 50302722 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 12, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jun 6, 1974
Last FAA activity
Mar 12, 2026
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2033
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: a185d2
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072818

Cessna A185E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 109 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17032

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 285 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1979U
Serial Number: 18501723
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 2072818
Engine Code: 17032
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50302722
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A185D2

Registrant

Dreger Dean R
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30901 Wagner Lake Rd N
Wilbur, WA, 991858762
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 12, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 6, 1974
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Mar 12, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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