| Tail Number / N-Number | N8786Z |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18502921 |
| 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 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NORDSTROM HANS P |
| Street | 1001 USA CIR |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99654 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 2015-06-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-07-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53013520 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC1750 |