| Tail Number / N-Number | N185MK |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185A |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1850455 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-470 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NISTLER JOSEPH M |
| Street | 2190 GOLD AVE STE B |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59601-0308 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-07-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-07-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50252134 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1545C |