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N97FA

Built 1982 · 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)
  • N97FAUSACTIVE
    JALBERT JOHN E
    1997 – 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

N97FA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N97FA?

N97FA is a Cessna 185, built in 1982. Sprinkle's record for N97FA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N97FA currently active?

Registry records list N97FA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N97FA?

N97FA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18504373, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N97FA?

N97FA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AD81CA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.