1962 Cessna 185 FloatplaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1962 Cessna 185 floatplane presents a well-maintained example with extensive recent upgrades and long-term ownership. The airframe shows 7,122 total hours with a 300 HP Continental IO-520-D engine showing 1,345 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 1,700-hour TBO. The propeller is a fresh Black Mac unit with only 256 hours since overhaul in 2019. The aircraft features EDO 2960 floats with hatches and benefits from a comprehensive 2021 refurbishment including new paint, all new wing skins, and replacement of flight control surfaces.

Avionics include a Garmin Aera 500 GPS, Garmin GTR 225 comm, Narco 810 backup comm, King KT 76A transponder, and PMA 6000 audio panel for solid IFR capability. The floatplane is equipped with Horton STOL kit, 79-gallon fuel capacity, and AeroFabricator shoulder harness STC. Maintenance highlights include a 2017 top overhaul, new heavy-duty crankcase, and all new tinted glass. The seller notes no major damage history and single ownership since 1978, with the interior described as clean. This amphibious Cessna 185 offers a turnkey backcountry solution with recent mechanical and cosmetic investments.