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N185ZA is a Cessna 185E, built in November of 1965, as serial number C185-0983. The 185E was the last "non-A" model (the next model was A185E). The E-models were to be the first models to be powered by the IO-520-D. Although E-models were seen as "1966" models, N185ZA was built in late '65 and is one of the few 185E aircraft still powered by an originally installed IO-470-F just months before the transition to the larger engine. A total of 181 E-models were built (serial numbers 0968 through 1149). |
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The aircraft was sold to Germany as a new aircraft in late 1965 and was flown in the Duesseldorf area as a photo aircraft "D-EKNY" together with its sister ship "D-EMMS" for 31 years by their original owner, Walter Schneiker.
The Export C of A states November 2nd as certification date. It was sold with 2376 hours and 54minutes on the airframe. |
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Acquired by its new and second owner, Armin Burgle in 1997, D-EKNY and her sister ship were shipped to the US and given a restoration (including engine and powerplant overhaul) by Ray Ward (A&P 2217371). A new airworthiness certificate was issued on May 10th, 1999 |
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D-EKNY returned to Germany as N185ZA and was occasionally flown by Armin and his wife. At that time it lived in a hangar in Walldürn, EDEW.
Armin put 99 hours 33 minutes and 158 landings on the airframe. |
I bought the aircraft from his estate after Armin's death in 2009 with 2476 hours and 27 minutes on the airframe. I am thus the third owner in 47 years (as a matter of fact, I am the beneficiary of an Aircraft Trust, since I am not a US citizen).
The aircraft came with an original centerline camera well, which is still in place although now riveted closed. This well means a number of additional pulleys that route the fuselage control cables around the camera well. The original Airmatic auto pilot was removed at overhaul 1997-1999. At the same time the aircraft was converted to 28V.
N185ZA has been heavily modified over the years and is still receiving updates. See "MODIFICATIONS" at the bottom of this page
The aircraft came with an original centerline camera well, which is still in place although now riveted closed. This well means a number of additional pulleys that route the fuselage control cables around the camera well. The original Airmatic auto pilot was removed at overhaul 1997-1999. At the same time the aircraft was converted to 28V.
N185ZA has been heavily modified over the years and is still receiving updates. See "MODIFICATIONS" at the bottom of this page
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The aircraft is damage free except for a wing tip repair following an almost-ground loop, induced by an off-center tailwheel locking mechanism. The repair was expertly performed by Christian Thum of "Broken Wings". As they say about tail-dragger pilots: you have either experienced a ground loop or are yet to experience one! I am hoping this was mine. |
Jesenwang - EDMJ ... from 2009 - 2012
Mindelheim Mattsies - EDMN, 2013-2014
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A happy home for two years - and some expert flying lessons/advice by GROB Test Pilot Ulli Schell! Started on work for a new instrument panel here ... but had to move, due to workshop shortage at GROB. |
At home in Tannheim since 2015
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Back together again ... and "first flight" with the new instrument panel on July 1st, 2016. |
N185ZA paint schemes - a future project
Paint Designs sketches for N185ZA
Hello, paint scheme experts:
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Or maybe you just want to dabble in your own scheme-art: here are a few pdf-files that will let you experiment a bit. Let me see what you have come up with! I will post your designs here ([email protected])! Want to thank me for supplying these templates? Like my page (bottom) ... and drop me a line per mail.
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A new instrument panel for N185ZA
N185ZA original panel
Design and Fabrication of a new panel ...
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Plans for the next panel upgrade ...
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A New Engine: Victor's IO-550-D
Installed a new powerplant in the Winter of 2023/2024:
- IO-550-D by Victor, installed with a Davis Aviation (ex Bonnair) STC
- Seaplanes West Engine Mount and Shock Mounts
- Airforms Baffle Kit
- Mühlbauer (Mühlbauer) 3-Blade MTV-9-D/210-58
- Aurum Air Service in Schwäbisch Hall (Jan Schröder)
Cessna Original Optional Equipment
- 6-Place breathing oxygen system
- Cessna Cargo Pod (aluminum/composite)
- Cessna Photo-Well in Aft Cabin
- 307 l (81 gal) extended range Fuel Tank
Additional Equipment and Modifications
Equipment and modifications installed under various STC's (with appropriate AMLs) or DER Approved Data presently include the following:
- Equipment: Rosen Sun Visors (Visor and Hinge),
Data/Regs.: STC: SA3687NM - Equipment: BAS Inertia Reel Pilot-Copilot Harnesses,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA2067NM - Equipment: BAS Folding Middle Seats,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA933NW - Equipment: BAS Tail handles,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA3812NM - Equipment: P-Ponk Gear Attach Reinforcements,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA2918NM - Equipment: XP Modifications - 10" Tail Wheel,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA2359NM - Equipment: Barton - Monarch Fuel Caps,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA 2381CE - Equipment: Safe Air Fuel Quick Drain,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA2245CE - Equipment: Airwolf Oil Filter,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA00079NY - Equipment: Parker Hannifin - Cleveland Brakes,
Data/Regs.: STC SA63GL - Equipment: Control Wheel Modification,
Data/Regs.: Approved Data by DER S0-609, Charles B. Ross, Jr., Statement of Compliance - Equipment: J.P.I. Fuel Transducer,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA00432SE
- Equipment: 28V IceTray avionics cooling
- Data/Regs.: TSO/FAA-PMA
- Equipment: KA-39 voltage step-down (28V to 14V) converter
Data/Regs.: TSO/FAA-PMA
- Equipment: Installation - GNS530, GI102 MD41, ACK
Data/Regs.: Form 337, Inspection Authorization - Modification: Electrical System, 12V to 24V
Data/Regs.: Form 337, Inspection Authorization
- Equipment: Approach Fast Stack PRO-X Hub and Cables (11), Configuration Connector
Location: top surface of glove box, forward of Instrument Panel (FS 10.00")
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA PQ408 2CE; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: King KN-62A DME
Location: Center Radio Stack (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: RCA26AK-1 Electric Attitude Gyro
Location: Co-Pilot Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: King KA-39 Voltage Converter 24-12V repurposed for RCA26AK-1
Location: (relocated to) right-hand side of center avionics stack forward of Co-Pilot Instrument Panel (FS 13.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: King KA-51B
Location: Center Radio Stack (FS 17.00")King KA-51A
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: LED Anti-Collision Light Assembly
Location: Vertical Tail
Data/Regs.: TSO-C96a; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: Windshield, Door Windows
Location: FS 18.00" (Windshield), FS 45.00" (door windows)
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-1B - Equipment: Kissling Switches
Location: Switch Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: TCDS A67EU (EA-300/200); AC 23-27 (old a/c) - Equipment: Lone Star Power Conv. 24-12V
Location: Forward of Instrument Panel (FS 13.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO-C71; FAA AC43.13-1B and AC43.13-2B - Equipment: Power Adapter (4)
Location: Instrument Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO-C71; FAA AC43.13-1B and AC43.13-2B - Equipment: UMA EL Panel Converter (2)
Location: Instrument Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: UMA Light Bezel (12)
Location: Instrument Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: FE4045 Avionics Master Solenoid
Location: Forward of Instrument Panel (FS 15.00")
Data/Regs.: TCDS A43CE (EA 400-500); AC 23-27 (old a/c) - Equipment: Panel, RadioRax, Glareshield - Hubair Instrument Panel (panel update, space for modern instrumentation), consisting of panel frame, pilot an
co-pilot panel, breaker panel (top), switch panel (bottom), main carry-through and attach angles (and smaller elements called out in Report)
- Location: Instrument Panel (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: DER REPORT No. 70G-339R007 and installation Drawings; Report added to a/c permanent records - Equipment: GNS 530, GNS 430, GTX 330, SL40, RAMI Antenna - Garmin GNS 530W (upgrade from GNS 530), GNS 430W (new)
Location: Instrument Panel, center stack (FS 17.00"); GPS Antennas Wing-topside, forward of main spar carry-through
Data/Regs.: STC SA01933LA-D; GNS 530W: Master Data List 005-C0221-00 Rev. "B; GNS 430W: Master Data List 005-C0221-01 Rev. "B"; AC 43.13;
documents added to a/c permanent records - Equipment: JPI EDM 930 Primary Engine Monitor - ENGINE Mod.: J.P.I. EDM 930 Primary Engine Instrumentation and Remote Display,
JPI CHT Threaded Bayonet Kit, JPI Fuel Flow Sensor, JPI Fuel Pressure Sensor, JPI Oil Pressure Sensor, JPI Oil Temp Sensor,
JPI RPM Sensor, JPI OAT Sensor, JPI Shunt
Location: Instrument Panel, pilot side (FS 17.00") laterally within 10" of pilot line of sight; engine sensors located firewall forward;
OAT sensor located FS 04.00", left hand side, below windshield
Data/Regs.: Primary Instr. ; STC SA01435SE; FAA Approved Installation Manual Report No 908 dated 5-24-14; EGT, CHT, OilT: TSO-C43c, Class 1A;
MAP: TSO-C45a, Type I; Fuel Flow: TSO-C44b; OilP, FuelP: TSO-C47, Type II; Fuel Quant.: TSO-C55c, Type I/II; RPM: TSO-C49b;
documents added to a/c permanent records - Equipment: Seaton Max DIM, Seaton Max PULSE - Airframe Mod.: SEATON Dual Max Dim (2)
Location: Switch Panel, below Center Stack (FS 17.00")
Data/Regs.: STC SA01800SE and AML, Installation Instructions 9100-001-C/D - Equipment: Continental IO-550-D (Black edition VII) by Victor
Location: Forward of Firewall
Data/Regs.: STC SA2933SO for N185ZA, Bonnaire Installation Instructions BOAC 1009 Rev D - Equipment: Seaplanes West (Acorn Welding) Engine Mount and Shock Mounts
Location: Forward of Firewall
Data/Regs.: STC SA01573NY and AML, Installation Instructions MD323411 Rev 4 - Equipment: Mühlbauer 3-blade constant speed MTV-9
Location: Propeller shaft
Data/Regs.: STC SA02294CH and AML, Installation Instructions ES1027-5 Rev B - Equipment: Complete Airforms Baffle Set
Location: Mounted on engine
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: Concorde Battery
Location: Battery Compartment (FS 136.00")
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; TSO (direct replacement for G-243) - Equipment: Solenoid for External Power re-installed
Location: Forward of Firewall (FS -2.00)
Data/Regs. As per original installation and FAA AC43.13-1B and AC43.13-2B - Equipment: Kanadia ELT with GPS and remote control
Location: Avionics Bay, aft of Cabin, starbord side (FS 142.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B; CFR Part 91.207 (d) - Equipment: Air Filter
Location: Front of Engine Cowling (FS -X.00)
Data/Regs. FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-2B - Equipment: Electronic Ignition by SURE FLY Model-# SIM6C Serial-# F6C- 1624023
Location: Rear of Engine
Data/Regs. FAA-PMA; FAA AC43.13-2B
- (righthand magneto)
Location: Forward of Firewall (FS -2.00)
Data/Regs. As per original installation and FAA AC43.13-1B and AC43.13-2B
Removed Additional Equipment and Modifications
- Equipment: Bracket Air Filter,
Data/Regs.: STC: SA71GL - Equipment: J.P.I. EDM-830 Engine Monitor (non-primary),
Data/Regs.: STC: SA2586NM - Equipment: Engine Pre-Heater (TSO/FAA-PMA),
Data/Regs.: Minor Change Approval, Lawrence A. Herron, FAA - Equipment: 407 ELT (406 MHz Emergency Locator Beacon with built-in GPS)
Location: Avionics Bay, aft of Cabin, starbord side (FS 142.00")
Data/Regs.: TSO; FAA AC43.13-2B; CFR Part 91.207 (d) - Equipment: Gill Battery 7243
Location: Battery Compartment (FS 136.00")
Data/Regs.: FAA-PMA; TSO (direct replacement for G-243)
