| Tail Number / N-Number | N685LA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185D |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 185-0876 |
| 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 | I0-470 SERIES |
| 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 | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 348 S 8TH ST # B |
| City | SANTA PAULA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93060-3651 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Ventura County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-08-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 52213305 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A916C5 |