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N278HJ

Built 1967 · registered US

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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
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)
  • N278HJUSACTIVE
    JOHNSON JOEL P
    2023 – 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

N278HJ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N278HJ?

N278HJ is a Cessna 185, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for N278HJ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N278HJ currently active?

Registry records list N278HJ's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N278HJ?

N278HJ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 185-1268, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N278HJ?

N278HJ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A2C4EC — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.