Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CESSNA 185D
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-550-D
Registered
30
Year Range
1964–1966
NTSB Events
33
Airworthiness Directives
30
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 185D aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AK 25.0% 7
- MN 10.7% 3
- CO 10.7% 3
- OR 7.1% 2
- MT 7.1% 2
- DE 7.1% 2
- AZ 3.6% 1
- NC 3.6% 1
- FL 3.6% 1
- TX 3.6% 1
+5 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 76.7% 23
- Unknown 23.3% 7
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CESSNA 185D aircraft
33 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 8 more available on NTSB CAROL.
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Apr 7, 2025
N1526FWausau, Wisconsin
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 17, 2020
N1557FLaytonsville, Maryland
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 21, 2016
N5892TFairbanks, Alaska Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 8, 2013
N75LENorth Pole, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 24, 2007
N147SHBoise, Idaho Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 23, 1998
N5892TKENAI, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
May 22, 1993
N75LEBARROW, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 31, 1989
N1526FWOLFEBORO, New Hampshire
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 30, 1989
N75LEFAIRBANKS, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 27, 1987
N75LENORTH POLE, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 20, 1986
N1573FST. IGNACE, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 14, 1985
N75LEKANTISHNA, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 26, 1980
N75LEFORT YUKON, Alaska
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 8, 1980
N5895TCHALLIS, Idaho
NTSB Docket → -
May 11, 1979
N5877TLAKE HAVASU, Arizona
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 11, 1978
N5885TKOTZEBUE, Alaska Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 3, 1976
N1517FNEWPORT, Maine
NTSB Docket → -
May 25, 1976
N5700MASHBY, Nebraska
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 13, 1973
N1531FANCHORAGE, Alaska Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 2, 1971
N5895TAMERICAN FALLS, Idaho Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 29, 1971
N5877TPUEBLO OF SF, MX
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 20, 1971
N1318PUPPERVILLE, Virginia Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 27, 1970
N1512FLAFAYETTE, Louisiana
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 31, 1970
N1529FTAFT, California Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 8, 1970
N1523FKETCHIKAN, Alaska
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 185D
30 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 5 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 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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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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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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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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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…
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Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 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 proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
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Sep 17, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that will supersede AD 86-26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210…
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May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
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Feb 27, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 86-26-04 that applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206…
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Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
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Nov 13, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86- 26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P206E, TP206A, TU206, TU206E, U206, U206E, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336,…
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Mar 22, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 series airplanes. This AD requires measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel strainer assembly for the correct…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Oct 29, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which currently requires de-activating the electric door seal inflation system for all aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals. Since issuance of that AD, the manufacturer has developed a modification that would allow…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
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Nov 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (…
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Nov 4, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-10- 01, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 180 and 185 series airplanes that have either Airglas Engineering Company, Inc., (AECI) Model LW3600-180 (single position) or Model LW3600-180A (two position) fixed penetration wheel skis install…
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Oct 15, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificat…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CESSNA 185D
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 185D
773 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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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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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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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
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12/16/2022
STC SA2520CE
Installation of replacement wing tips.
Curry Aviation LLC
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12/12/2022
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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12/12/2022
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
+ 743 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 185D
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 30 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 |
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| N1318P | AZ | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N147SH | NC | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1508F | FL | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1512F | AK | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1515F | TX | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1517F | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1523F | AK | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1526F | — | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1529F | OR | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1531F | MT | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1534F | CO | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1541F | AK | 1966 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1554F | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1557F | ME | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1559F | AK | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1566F | AK | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1573F | MN | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N185AA | OR | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185GC | CO | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N185TA | DE | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5700M | CO | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5877T | MN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5885T | AR | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5891T | AK | 1964 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5892T | AK | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5895T | MT | 1964 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N5899T | MS | 1965 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N685LA | CA | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N75LE | — | 1965 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N922M | TN | 1965 | · | 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 →