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N185DV

Built 1976 · registered US

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N185DV — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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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

(1 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
18 Jul 2026
Tracked since
18 Jul 2026
  • … → KOSH18 Jul 2026 · 7h 13m

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)
  • N185DVUSACTIVE
    DIAMOND V AIRCRAFT INTERESTS LLC
    2004 – 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

N185DV — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N185DV?

N185DV is a Cessna 185, built in 1976. Sprinkle's record for N185DV covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N185DV currently active?

Registry records list N185DV's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N185DV?

N185DV carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18502933, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N185DV?

N185DV's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A1539E — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.