Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 185
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES
Registered
98
Year Range
1961–1981
NTSB Events
66
Airworthiness Directives
48
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 185 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AK 30.9% 30
- WA 9.3% 9
- MT 8.2% 8
- TX 7.2% 7
- ID 6.2% 6
- CA 5.2% 5
- MN 5.2% 5
- CO 3.1% 3
- OR 3.1% 3
- AZ 3.1% 3
+14 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 71.4% 70
- 1970s 3.1% 3
- 1980s 5.1% 5
- Unknown 20.4% 20
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 185 aircraft
66 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 41 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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Sep 12, 2023
N34VVHealy, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 4, 2023
N9855XIliamna, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
May 12, 2022
N23FGFranklin, California
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 5, 2021
N185YTKenney Lake, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 19, 2020
N969KMKoyuk, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 5, 2018
N9867XLovelock, Nevada
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 15, 2018
N9964XBig Lake, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 23, 2017
N4017YMarsing, Idaho
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 15, 2013
N185SNSleetmute, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 22, 2010
N5011XFort Thomas, Arizona
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 16, 2009
N8209UMcCarthy, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
May 10, 2007
N9832XCantwell, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 19, 2007
N185BCSpringville, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 2, 2005
N9950XIliamna, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 14, 2004
N185WBDeer Park, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 2, 2002
N9808XSEWARD, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 13, 2001
N5011XNez Perce, Idaho Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
May 18, 2000
N9955XBORREGO SPRINGS, California
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 4, 2000
N78DEWALLOWA, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 1, 1999
N9823XDURANGO, Colorado
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 9, 1998
N9855XCHICKALOON, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 2, 1997
N185QBKOTZEBUE, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 23, 1997
N9855XTALKEETNA, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 2, 1997
N23CBNOME, Alaska Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 31, 1996
N9875XANCHORAGE, Alaska
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning CESSNA 185
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2022 · Journal article (IJAAA)
Comparison of Schedules, Stress, Sleep Problems, Fatigue, Mental Health and Well-being of Low Cost and Network Carrier Pilots
Objective This research investigates and compares working-conditions, duty rosters, stress, sleep problems, fatigue levels, mental health, and well-being of pilots working for network (NWCs), and low-…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 1996 · Journal article (JAAER)
The Edwards Personal Preference Schedule as a Predictor of Success in a Collegiate Professional Pilot Training Program
This study examined the preliminary results of a project designed to identify a method to predict successful student completion of a collegiate professional pilot curriculum.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 1994 · Journal article (JAAER)
Testing for the Existence of the Pilot Personality Profile in Collegiate Professional Pilot Candidates
This study explored the existence of the so-called pilot's personality profile in collegiate professional pilot candidates, based on selected factors of the Edwards Personality Preference Schedule (EP…
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 185
48 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 23 more in the Federal Register.
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Jun 12, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to t…
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Nov 2, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the tail…
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Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
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Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
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May 14, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks fo…
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Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
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May 13, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts, if necessary, of the seat rail and…
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Nov 16, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to the products listed above. In the Information Heading and in the SUMMARY section of the published AD, we incorrectly included Cessna 188 series airplanes. In the Unsafe Condition section, we incorrectly…
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Nov 8, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. AD 87-20-03 R2 currently requires repetitive inspections and replacement of parts,…
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Aug 5, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain TCM IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 series reciprocating engines, with certain SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections and compression tests to detect cracks in those cylinders with more than…
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Dec 24, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification pla…
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May 2, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard does not obstru…
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Apr 11, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Engines with Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain TCM IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 reciprocating engines with certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections and compression tests to detect cracks in those cylinders with more than 750…
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Jun 1, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes. That AD currently requires installing identification sleeves on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fi…
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Apr 2, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…
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Feb 23, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…
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Feb 15, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installing identification sleeves on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power…
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Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
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Dec 12, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Shadin ADC-2000 air data computers (ADC) installed on airplanes. This AD requires you to replace affected ADC-2000 units with a modified unit. This AD results from reports that certain ADC-2000 units display incorrect altitude information on the Electronic…
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Nov 30, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Assemblies Models 2D34C53/74E-X; D2A34C58/90AT-X; 3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3A32C88/82NC-X; D3A32C90/82NC-X; and 3AF34C92/90LF-X.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for McCauley Propeller Systems propeller assemblies, models 2D34C53/74E-X; D2A34C58/90AT-X; 3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3A32C88/82NC-X; D3A32C90/82NC-X; and 3AF34C92/90LF-X. This AD requires, within 10 flight hours or 10 days after the effective date of th…
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Aug 17, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Shadin ADC-2000 air data computers (ADC) installed on airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace affected ADC- 2000 units with a modified unit. This proposed AD results from reports that certain ADC-2000 units display incorrect alti…
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 185
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 3A24 Current Rev 36 · 11/15/1999
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models: 185B, A185F, 185E, 185C + 4 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CESSNA 185
940 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/03/2026
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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07/24/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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07/21/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Acron Aviation Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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03/01/2025
STC SA7965SW
Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.
Shady Aviation LLC
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01/03/2025
STC SA1603SO
Installation of Snider speed kit.
Snider Aircraft Accessories Inc.
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12/13/2024
STC SA01330LA
Installation of alternate avionics support assembly.
Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC
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11/20/2024
STC SA01120SE
Installation of Door Steward.
Mountain View Aviation LLC
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10/23/2024
STC SA39CH
Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System
Wipaire Inc.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
AeroLED's Holding LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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07/29/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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01/31/2024
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc.
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11/15/2023
STC SA328CE
Install Model 180-185 Aqua Floats
Outpost X Aviation Inc.
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11/15/2023
STC SA2700SO
Install Model 3526 Aqua Floats.
Outpost X Aviation Inc.
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09/08/2023
STC SA01866WI
Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection
Garmin International Inc
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04/05/2023
STC SA00756DE
Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Se…
Peregrine
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04/04/2023
STC SA11137SC
Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator
Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-717
Installation of Model 4000 main skis and Model 1500, CT-3600, CT-3200 with 8-inch tail wheel, or CT-3400 with 8-inch tail wheel-tail skis.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-423
Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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02/09/2023
STC SA01606CH
Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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01/01/2023
STC SA00709SE
Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.
Athena Aircraft, LLC
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01/01/2023
STC SA00236SE
Installation of an extended baggage compartment
Athena Aircraft, LLC
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01/01/2023
STC SA00406WI
Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing
Athena Aircraft, LLC
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01/01/2023
STC SA00478SE
Replace existing horizontal stabilizer skins
Athena Aircraft, LLC
+ 910 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 185
60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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0003-0001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/36DDDF1956DE3E2D8625824900689C58.0001##
LED Lighting Systems
AeroLEDs LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
01-1030-H-A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8261A49FC3AD78386257D230051F860.0001##
Sunspot 36 HX-Landing
AeroLEDs LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
01-1030-L-A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0B0B911FCAD48B7F86257D230051F866.0001##
Sunspot 36 LX-Landing
AeroLEDs LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
01-1030-L-B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AFFDD25DD1299D8986257D230051F868.0001##
Sunspot 36 LX-Taxi
AeroLEDs LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
01-1030-H-B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5D03D0212BDC9A3886257D230051F865.0001##
Sunspot 36 HX-Taxi
AeroLEDs LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL 01-1030-L-A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0272DF51B0E14EE286257B4F0056D9FB.0001##
Sunspot 36LX
Aviat Aircraft Inc replaces 01-1030-L-A
PMA holder → -
MDL 01-1030-L-B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52C15578569FDC1486257B4F0056D9FC.0001##
Sunspot 36LX
Aviat Aircraft Inc replaces 01-1030-L-B
PMA holder → -
MDL 01-1030-H-B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1083EA830EB6BDB86257B4F0056D9F4.0001##
Sunspot 36HX
Aviat Aircraft Inc replaces 01-1030-H-B
PMA holder → -
TPH PN-4A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F629CABAE73292BA862578E800662B63.0001##
Tail Pull handle
BAS Incorporated replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
SA-0732613-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E6E7B4E88423CD2862577C10070516F.0001##
Horizontal Tip
Stene Aviation Inc replaces 0732613-3
PMA holder → -
ST-721#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID727300100720211110110734.0001##
Autopilot
Sumitomo Precision USA Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
SAR-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1479550E008C9F6B8625720B00579AC4.0001##
Drain Tube Assy.
Aero Fabricators Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
2250-108#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A608CE6A823F06F8625805E00693C21.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Bungee shock cord
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
3000-003-302#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB31C6972E0350018625805E00693C7C.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Tail wheel ski
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
316-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5A8BCE88E3CFF5F78625805E00693BC2.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts - Cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
532-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6546410ADA3B87BE8625805E00693B5E.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts - Cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
532-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1D0E053899209E558625805E00693AF6.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
532-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F05B74254BCE5418625805E00693A98.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
1500-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/78D63C239F6648A68625805E00693A3B.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Bracket
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
3500-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/413983CFAC7F39908625805E006939DD.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts Axle
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL3000-004#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/20EAD28BD99FDAC78625805E00693983.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
Master Drawing List MDL3000-004, Revision IR, Dated 06/07/2011.#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FDE73594EA6CE19862579640059F87C.0001##
Model 3000 Ski Installation Parts
Custom Fiberglass Molding Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
13889#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D62AC7C6701570E486257FC5006D9D8B.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 214-00200
PMA holder → -
13889#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2208C41D184540A086257D2A0057454A.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 214-00200
PMA holder → -
SA-1227002-4SP#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8075314F460213686257B63007171B5.0001##
Lower Strut Cuff LH
Stene Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
SA-1227002-3SP#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C39AEA8FF15860386257B63007171B4.0001##
Lower Strut Cuff LH
Stene Aviation Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
A0750238-47#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/28BDA1BDCB4E108186257E36004AB886.0001##
Exhaust Stack
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 0750238-2, 0750238-18, 0750238-46, 0750238-47, 0750238-64, 0750238-202, 0750238-212
PMA holder → -
P/N A0750238-47#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B9CB2575F992937186257E200061E8A9.0001##
Exhaust Stack
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/Ns, 0750238-2, 0750238-18, 0750238-46, 0750238-47, 0750238-64, 0750238-202, 0750238-212
PMA holder → -
P/N A0750238-47#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9E8B1E2FE75406A4862575850057160C.0001##
Exhaust Stack
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/Ns 0750238-2, 0750238-18, 0750238-46, 0750238-47, 0750238-64, 0750238-202, 0750238-212
PMA holder → -
P/N A0750238-47#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9508DFC92B0DC61886257578006487B6.0001##
Exhaust Stack
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/Ns 0750238-2, 0750238-18, 0750238-46, 0750238-47, 0750238-64, 0750238-202, 0750238-212
PMA holder → -
A0750238-47#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1BD23BC95D41BB48625748600655CC0.0001##
Exhaust Stack
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces Cessna P/Ns 0750238-2 0750238-18 0750238-46 0750238-47 0750238-64 0750238-202 0750238-212
PMA holder → -
AF0755050-9#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/17277C9F5E368E0886257DC80059A1A1.0001##
Baffle Assembly
Airframes Inc replaces N/A
PMA holder → -
AF0755050-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7F92C9FFEABC119D86257DC80059A14F.0001##
Oil Cooler Baffle
Airframes Inc replaces N/A
PMA holder → -
AF1250134-2-WELD#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/71BE70D993A2902886257DC80059A05B.0001##
Welded Plate
Airframes Inc replaces 1250134-2 And 1250134-1
PMA holder → -
A0751007-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A52D054EA7E9D60E86257C1900638E92.0001##
Engine Mount Assembly
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 0751007-16
PMA holder → -
ST-058#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A38D31536A710ACB86257A2900541804.0001##
System 60 PSS Pitch Stabilization System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-196-40/50#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C7CDDABBDF9680286257A290054182D.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance Systems
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-024#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7E07DE7DC5F42EF986257A29005417F4.0001##
System 60 Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-023#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D014279B923782C586257A29005417EF.0001##
System 60 Single Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ST-650#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/75C9098C4D87E8A186257759004848BF.0001##
System 55/55X Two Axis Automatic Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 185
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 98 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1322R | CA | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N158D | CO | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185AL | TX | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185BC | TX | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185EE | MT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185EM | ID | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185G | UT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185HH | TX | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185QB | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185RA | CA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185SN | AK | 1972 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185U | TX | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185UV | OR | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185WB | MI | 1980 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185YT | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N186D | WA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N23CB | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N23FG | CA | 1980 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N23LH | MT | 1974 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2781D | AK | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N29970 | AK | 1981 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N29972 | OR | 1981 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N331DT | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N345BB | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N34VV | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4001Y | MI | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4014Y | ID | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4017Y | ID | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4019Y | MT | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4022Y | ID | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4024Y | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4026Y | MN | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4031Y | WA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4037Y | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N481H | ME | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N481U | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5011X | LA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N58WY | IL | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N73DA | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N7680Y | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N78DE | WA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8209U | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8541L | AK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N85BP | OR | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N88016 | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8AA | AZ | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N907EE | CO | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N969KM | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9802X | WA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9803X | CO | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9806X | VA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9808X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9812X | WI | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9818X | ND | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9822X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9823X | MT | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9828X | WY | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9830X | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9832X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9834X | WA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9845X | WA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9851X | WA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9854X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9855X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9865X | WA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9867X | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9868X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9873X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9875X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9879X | — | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9890X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9896X | MN | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9909X | GA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9910X | ID | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9911X | TX | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9920X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9921X | AZ | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9922X | AZ | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9926X | MT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9930X | IA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9939X | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9943X | NV | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9944X | MT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9946X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9950X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9951X | MN | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9955X | CA | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9957X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9959X | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9964X | ID | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9965X | MT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9966X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9968X | AK | 1961 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9978X | GA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9979X | MT | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9988X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9998X | GA | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9999X | AK | 1961 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →