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N520KW V

Cessna 185E · 1970

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072816

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

Engine — CODE 17236

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-520-D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N520KW
Serial Number: 18501825
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 2072816
Engine Code: 17236
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): 51504744
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A689E4

Registrant

Wood Stephen J
Po Box 272
Winthrop, ME, 043640272
FAA Region: Western
Additional Names
KAPLAN STEVEN M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 10, 2020
Airworthiness Jun 28, 2022
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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