| Tail Number / N-Number | N16185 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17702491 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NESS RICHARD J |
| Street | 30047 CANDOR HALL RD |
| City | VERGAS |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56587-9525 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-06-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-10-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50174363 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0F8F3 |