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N18500
CESSNA A185F
ANCHORAGE, AK
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Mfr Year: 1977
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Registrant
THOMPSON DENNIS E
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Mar 14, 1977
Cert Issue Date
Aug 6, 1984
Seats
6
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
127 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 28, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA A185F airframe/engine combination has 50 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (21 airframe, 41 engine) and 12 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N18500 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N18500 is one of 1,189 CESSNA A185F aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1977.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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External Research Links

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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