1961 Cessna 185 SkywagonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fairbanks, AK, USA
This 1961 Cessna Skywagon 185, offered at $165,000, is an actively flown bush aircraft based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The airframe shows approximately 3,450 total hours, with the IO-470F powerplant having just 725 hours since major overhaul. It is equipped with a comprehensive set of modifications suited for the Alaskan environment, including Edo 2960 floats, Landis 3000 straight skis, and Goodyear 8.50-6 tires, allowing for seasonal configuration changes. Additional utility-focused upgrades include a Burls tail ski with baby bush wheel, Atlee Dodge jump seats for extra passenger capacity, a tuned PPonk gear modification, and a Horton Stol kit...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry, Utility
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,450 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 725 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection completed 8/4/2026
Additional Equipment
Floats
Edo 2960 - Floats
Skis
Landis 3000 - Straight Skis
Tires
Good Year 8.50-6 Tires
Tail Ski
Burls Tail Ski with Baby Bush Wheel
Jump Seats
Atlee Dodge - Jump Seats
Gear Modification
PPonk Gear Mod
Lighting
LED Landing and Taxi Lights
Windows
Bubble Windows
Battery
Firewall Mounted Battery
Safety Equipment
BAS Shoulder Harness
Winter Operations
Engine and Surface Covers for Winter Ops
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-470F
- Propeller Model
- 88" McCauley propeller
Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 19, 2026: $165,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 19, 2026: $165,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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- 110 hrs
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Asking Price
$165,000