1946 Funk B85CSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Arcata, CA, USA
This 1946 Funk B85C, registration N81143, is a fully restored and reassembled vintage aircraft currently based near the Redwood Coast in Eureka, California. The airframe shows 2,840 total time and has been completely restored, re-skinned, and repainted by Rich Krogstad and Ted Miller, a CFI/IA, in Spearfish, South Dakota. The seller describes the aircraft as straight, dry, and in excellent condition with a clean airframe and engine, noting that it flies very well. The airframe is rated 8/10 on exterior paint and the interior is rated 9/10.
Power comes from a Continental C90 with a McCauley propeller, upgraded electrical wiring, a Skytech...
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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 upgrade
ELT
Jigs
Comes with airframe jigs for wings and horizontal stabilizer
Electrical System
Skytech Electric Starter - and gear driven alternator
Wiring
New wiring
Power Outlet
USB outlet with digital voltage gauge
Fuel System
20 gallons fuel; Auto or 100LL
Airframe Jigs
Comes with airframe jigs for wings and horizontal stabilizer
Toe Brakes
Cleveland - toe brakes
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Notes
- Newer interior 9/10
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior paint 8/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C90
- Propeller Model
- McCauley propeller
Asking Price
$26,500
Aircraft Location
Arcata, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $26,500 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2026: $26,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$26,500
Aircraft Location
Arcata, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $26,500 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2026: $26,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$26,500