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N9946X

Built 1961 · registered US

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N9946X — 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
1
Last seen
24 Aug 2026
Tracked since
24 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight24 Aug 2026 · 0h 33m

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)
  • N9946XUSACTIVE
    BARBER EDWARD G JR
    1992 – 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

N9946X — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N9946X?

N9946X is a Cessna 185, built in 1961. Sprinkle's record for N9946X covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N9946X currently active?

Registry records list N9946X's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 185.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N9946X?

N9946X carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 185-0146, the serial assigned to this Cessna 185 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N9946X?

N9946X's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADE4BF — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 185 broadcasts.