Single-engine piston

N4557F

1966 Cessna A185E

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1966
Serial
185-1061
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Frankfort, ME
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1966 Cessna A185E
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Registration record

N4557F on the FAA register

Type
1966 Cessna A185E
Serial
185-1061
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Frankfort, ME
Certificate issued
2024-12-11
Airworthiness date
2001-04-18
Registration expires
2031-12-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A58802
Mode S (octal)
51304002
Seats (type)
6
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
470 nm
Cruise (type)
147 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2031-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-12-11
    Certificate of registration issued as N4557F.
  • 2013-07-29
    Accident at Kotzebue, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2005-04-18
    Accident at Wasilla, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2001-04-18
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1980-06-17
    Accident at Iliamna,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-07-01
    Accident at Gibralter Lake,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1966
    Manufactured (1966).
Overview

About N4557F

N4557F is a 1966 Cessna A185E, serial number 185-1061. It is registered to co-owners in Frankfort, Maine. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 11, 2024 and expires on December 31, 2031.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental IO 520 series engine and 6 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 147 knots and a range of about 470 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated April 18, 2001.

N4557F has 4 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
147 kt
Range
470 nm
Power / thrust (each)
300
Takeoff over 50 ft
2,125 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,565 ft
Fuel burn
16 gph

Published figures for the Cessna A185E type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2013-07-29 Accident · Kotzebue, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC13CA069
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185E
Probable cause: The pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen s inadequate supervision.
2005-04-18 Accident · Wasilla, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC05CA060
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185E
Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated private pilot) loss of directional control during the landing roll.
1980-06-17 Accident · Iliamna,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1680
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: CTION SYS AIRBOX FAILED.
1976-07-01 Accident · Gibralter Lake,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1780
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185E

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.