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1964 Cessna 185Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Helotes, TX, USA

This 1964 Cessna 185D, registered as N5885T, is a utility tailwheel aircraft with a total airframe time of 5,763.3 hours. It has been owned by the current owner for approximately 20 years and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The aircraft is equipped with a Continental IO520D engine with 546.8 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, and the propeller also has 546.8 hours SMOH. Its next annual inspection is due in June 2025.

The aircraft is outfitted for versatile missions, featuring an oversized cargo door for improved loading flexibility and a Sportsman STOL kit for enhanced short takeoff and landing capability....

Year
1964
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185
Tail #
N5885T
Serial #
185-0785

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,763.3 hrs
Engine 1 Time
546.8 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
546.8 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection: June 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN GPS/NAV/COM for IFR navigation and situational awareness

Comms

Garmin GTR 205 - GTR Comm Unit

AP

S-TEC 55X - S-TEC autopilot, adding stability and reducing workload on longer flights

Audio

PS Engineering PMA6000M - PS Audio Panel

Weather

WX 950 - WX Stormscope

Traffic

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B In/Out unit

ADSB

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B In/Out unit

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B In/Out unit

PFD

Sigma Tek Attitude Gyro - KCS HSI system, Standard Airspeed, Altimeter, VSI, S-TEC

EMS

JPI EDM-900 - JPI primary engine monitoring system, providing precise real-time engine data and peace of mind

Additional Equipment

Cargo Door

Oversized cargo door, significantly improving loading flexibility

Panel

Flat Black Metal Panel on both Pilot & Copilot side

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
3-Place Seating Gray Leather Seats Lower Door Windows

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO520D

Asking Price

$229,000

Aircraft Location

Helotes, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 6, 2026: $229,000 - controller

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First Seen: Feb 6, 2026

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Asking Price

$229,000