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1962 Cessna 185ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Wasilla, AK, USA

This 1962 Cessna 185A, registered as N1628Z, is a high-performance bush aircraft with 3,210 hours total time on the airframe. It is powered by a Continental IO-550D engine with 1,242 hours since factory remanufacture, coupled to an MT three-blade propeller with the same 1,242 hours since new. The aircraft has a useful load of 1,779 pounds and is equipped for both IFR and VFR flight.

The aircraft has received a comprehensive panel upgrade in July 2024, featuring a Garmin G3X Touch with fuel flow, a Garmin GI 275 backup attitude indicator, a GNX 375 GPS/transponder, a GFC 500 two-axis autopilot, a GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth, and dual...

Year
1962
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185A
Tail #
N1628Z
Serial #
0428

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,779 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,210 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,242 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,242 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS/Transponder (In/Out)

Comms

Garmin GNC 215 - GNC Nav/Comm, GNC Comm

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC 2 Axis Auto Pilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - with Fuel Flow, GI Backup Attitude Indicator

Additional Equipment

Fuel System

Cies Fuel Senders, 78 Gallon Fuel (74 Useable, New Bladders), Gami Injectors

Wing Modifications

Sportsman's Cuff WingX Wing Extensions, VG's

Landing Gear

Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Titanium Landing Gear, Titanium Axles, P.Ponk Aviation Landing Gear Box STC

Interior

Avion Research Control Wheels, BAS Seat Belt/Shoulder Harnesses, BAS Tail Pull Handles, Mountain View Aviation Door Stewards, F-Atlee Dodge Rear Jump Seats, Flat Extended Baggage Level with Floor, Cessna Factory 2 Place Kid Seat Included

Power Ports

USB/ USB-C Power Ports, New Microphone & Stereo Headphone Jacks

Heating System

Reiff Engine Heater, Pitot Heat

Electrical System

B&C L-40 Light Weight Alternator, Battery Relocated on Firewall

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit Rigged for Aeroset 3500L Floats

Ski System

Aircraft Plumbed for Electric Hydraulic Ski Pump

Wheels

Sale Will Include 31" Alaskan Bush Wheels or 8.50's XP 10" Tail Wheel

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2008
Paint Year
2008
Exterior Notes
Year Painted: 2008

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550D
Propeller Model
MT-9-D/210-58 3 Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$354,000

Aircraft Location

Wasilla, AK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 19, 2026: $354,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$354,000