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N185FK1974 CESSNA A185F

N185FK is a 1974 Cessna A185F, serial 18502513, registered to TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC, a corporation in Talkeetna, AK, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 17 Oct 1998, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jul 2028. The record shows no registry changes, 1 NTSB case on this mark, 1 tied to this airframe and 2 service difficulty reports.

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Registration: N185FK
Aircraft: A185F; CESSNA
Serial Number: 18502513

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Total Hours

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1974

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Registration record

N185FK as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 13 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: A185F
Serial number: 18502513
Year manufactured: 1974
Airframe type: Fixed wing single engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 6
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 127 mph

Powerplant

Engines: 1
Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 285 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 9 Jan 1992
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 17 Oct 1998
Last FAA action: 5 Sep 2024
Expires: 31 Jul 2028
FAA region: Alaskan
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00005581

Registered owner

Name: TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC
Registrant type: Corporation
Based: TALKEETNA, AK, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A153C6
ICAO 24-bit: a153c6
Octal: 50251706
Decimal: 10572742

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What kind of aircraft is N185FK?

N185FK is a 1974 Cessna A185F, serial 18502513. The FAA classes it as fixed wing single engine, it seats 6, it is powered by 1 Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine.

Who is N185FK registered to?

The FAA registry lists TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC, a corporation in Talkeetna, AK, US, as the registrant of N185FK.

Is N185FK still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 17 Oct 1998 and expires on 31 Jul 2028.

Has N185FK been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds 1 record naming N185FK, 1 of which the serial number ties to this airframe. The most recent is dated 8 Mar 2013 at Talkeetna, AK.

Does N185FK have service difficulty reports?

2 service difficulty reports have been filed against N185FK with the FAA.

Who operates N185FK for charter?

N185FK is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: TALKEETNA AIR TAXI INC.

Is N185FK for sale?

N185FK is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N185FK changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N185FK.

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