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N1253Q

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Representative photo of a Cessna 185Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Cessna 185 Skywagon
This aircraft is a
Cessna 185(C185)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
145 kt
Max speed
153 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
435 m
Landing distance
410 m
Weights
MTOW
1,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
250 L
Dimensions
Length
7.8 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.1 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
2
Last 90 days
7
Last seen
22 Oct 2026
Tracked since
24 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight30 Aug 2026 · 7h 25m
  • … → PAWD24 Aug 2026 · 0h 32m

Showing the 4 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,449Cessna 185 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N1253QUSACTIVE
    LIBBYN THE DREAM FISHING TEAM LLC
    2024 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N1253Q — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N1253Q?

N1253Q is a Cessna 185. Sprinkle's record for N1253Q covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N1253Q currently active?

Registry records list N1253Q's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N1253Q?

N1253Q carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18503473, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N1253Q?

N1253Q's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A06915 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.