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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CESSNA 185E

Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR IO-470 SER

Registered

14

Year Range

1965–1972

NTSB Events

9

Airworthiness Directives

29

Aircraft Resources

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01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CESSNA 185E aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • AK 21.4% 3
  • ME 14.3% 2
  • MT 14.3% 2
  • NH 7.1% 1
  • WA 7.1% 1
  • GA 7.1% 1
  • MI 7.1% 1
  • OR 7.1% 1
  • TX 7.1% 1
  • AZ 7.1% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1960s 71.4% 10
  • 1970s 21.4% 3
  • Unknown 7.1% 1

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CESSNA 185E aircraft

9 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 9.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CESSNA 185E

29 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 4 more in the Federal Register.

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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,…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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,…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 29, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 180, 182, and 185 Series Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 180, 182, and 185 series airplanes that have wing extension supplemental type certificate (STC) SA00276NY or supplemental type approval (STA) SA93-136 incorporated. This AD requires inspecting between wing sta…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CESSNA 185E

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for CESSNA 185E

781 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 03/03/2026

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/24/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/21/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/03/2025

    STC SA1603SO

    Installation of Snider speed kit.

    Snider Aircraft Accessories Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/13/2024

    STC SA01330LA

    Installation of alternate avionics support assembly.

    Radiorax Aviation Systems LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/20/2024

    STC SA01120SE

    Installation of Door Steward.

    Mountain View Aviation LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/23/2024

    STC SA39CH

    Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System

    Wipaire Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 09/26/2024

    STC SA02594SE

    SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

    Dynon Avionics

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 07/29/2024

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/31/2024

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/15/2023

    STC SA328CE

    Install Model 180-185 Aqua Floats

    Outpost X Aviation Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/15/2023

    STC SA2700SO

    Install Model 3526 Aqua Floats.

    Outpost X Aviation Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 09/08/2023

    STC SA01866WI

    Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection

    Garmin International Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/04/2023

    STC SA11137SC

    Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator

    Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 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

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 02/09/2023

    STC SA01606CH

    Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis.

    F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00709SE

    Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00236SE

    Installation of an extended baggage compartment

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00406WI

    Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/01/2023

    STC SA00478SE

    Replace existing horizontal stabilizer skins

    Athena Aircraft, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/16/2022

    STC SA2520CE

    Installation of replacement wing tips.

    Curry Aviation LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/12/2022

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 5)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 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.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 751 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CESSNA 185E

6 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.

  • CE2-27-8#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48B6D77F7FE6FEB1862577C2004EADF2.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • CE2-18-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F96C7EC5AC88DA96862577C2004EAD8E.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • CE2-27-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/49B59C826BE48F6A862577C2004EADCA.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • CE2-1-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6C96F7F749808390862577C2004EAD64.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • CE2-1-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C559F5D5E51B86F862577C2004EAD16.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • CE2-27-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D63AE3FFBE8058C2862577C2004EACE6.0001##

    Starter Cable Conversion Lead

    Bogert Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CESSNA 185E

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 14 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.

14 of 14
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N135A ME 1966 · Look up ↗
N1591F MT 1966 · Look up ↗
N1592F AK 1966 ● Look up ↗
N1595F NH 1966 · Look up ↗
N185FC AK — · Look up ↗
N185NV WA 1965 ● Look up ↗
N185ZA GA 1965 · Look up ↗
N4508F MI 1966 · Look up ↗
N459CC MT 1971 · Look up ↗
N4702Q AK 1966 · Look up ↗
N520KW ME 1970 · Look up ↗
N58302 OR 1972 · Look up ↗
N6968Z TX 1965 ● Look up ↗
N850WB AZ 1968 ● 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

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →