Commonwealth 185 Skyranger
1 model built 1946–1948 · 62 on the US register today
The Commonwealth 185 Skyranger, a postwar two-seat side-by-side taildragger developed from the prewar Rearwin Skyranger after Commonwealth Aircraft bought that company: fabric-covered steel tube, a strut-braced wing and an 85 hp Continental.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 1946–1948 | 62 | — | The original |
Family fleet, active
62
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
0
0 events over 62 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30