Single-engine piston

N8702Z

1975 Cessna A185F

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1975
Serial
18502897
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC (LLC)
Based
Palmer, AK
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1975 Cessna A185F
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Registration record

N8702Z on the FAA register

Type
1975 Cessna A185F
Serial
18502897
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Registered owner
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2018-09-15
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2028-09-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
ABF90C
Mode S (octal)
52774414
Seats (type)
6
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
645 nm
Cruise (type)
145 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$270,000 to $467,500
Middle half of 10 live Cessna A185F listings, 1973–1985 models (median $319,293). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N8702Z.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-09-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-09-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N8702Z.
  • 2018-04-12
    Accident at Sterling, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2004-02-07
    Accident at Fowler, CA; damage: substantial.
  • 1975
    Manufactured (1975).
Overview

About N8702Z

N8702Z is a 1975 Cessna A185F, serial number 18502897. The FAA register lists Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC as the registrant in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 15, 2018 and expires on September 30, 2028.

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 145 knots and a range of about 645 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category.

N8702Z has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
145 kt
Range
645 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 A185F type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Cessna A185F specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2018-04-12 Accident · Sterling, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA18CA211
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185
Probable cause: The pilot s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
2004-02-07 Accident · Fowler, CA Damage: Substantial NTSB · LAX04CA117
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185F
Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.

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.