1946 Funk B85CSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Arcata, CA, USA
This is a 1946 Funk B85C, registration N81143, a completely restored vintage aircraft with 2,840 total time on the airframe. The seller describes the aircraft as very nice, historic, and in excellent condition, noting that it was completely restored, re-skinned, and repainted by Rich Krogstad and Ted Miller (CFI/IA) of Spearfish, SD. The airframe is described as straight and dry, with the exterior paint rated 8/10 and the interior rated 9/10. Unique to the Funk design, the rudder attaches to the tail, which generally prevents or limits ground loops. The aircraft is currently located in Arcata, CA, along the Redwood Coast.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,840 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual is August 2026, and next years will be completed prior to purchase.
Avionics
Comms
VAL 760 - VAL comm radio
ADS-B In
Stratux - ADS-b receiver (use with iPad)
Additional Equipment
Electric Starter
Skytech - electric starter conversion
Alternator
Gear driven alternator
Battery
Odyssey - battery works fine, New copper battery cables and connectors
USB Outlet
USB outlet with digital voltage gauge
Landing Lights
Dual wing landing lights – Not many Funks still have these.
Position Lights
Standard position lights
Wheel Pants
Unattached wheel pants – requires fabrication of wheel mounts. Template provided.
Brakes
Cleveland - disc brakes upgrade
ELT
Jigs
Comes with airframe jigs for wings and horizontal stabilizer
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Notes
- Newer interior
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior paint
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C90
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$26,500
Aircraft Location
Arcata, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $26,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$26,500
Aircraft Location
Arcata, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $26,500 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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$26,500