This 1964 Cessna 185D, registration N5885T, is a utility tailwheel aircraft with a total airframe time of 5,763 hours. It has benefited from approximately 20 years of ownership by its current steward and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The aircraft is equipped for both VFR and IFR operations and features a highly desirable oversized cargo door for improved loading flexibility, making it suitable for gear-intensive missions like hunting or camping. Its performance is enhanced with a Sportsman STOL kit for improved short takeoff and landing capability.
The aircraft's avionics suite includes a Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM, a Garmin GTR...
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
Cargo Door
CargoMore Door - Oversized significantly improving loading flexibility
Panel
Flat Black Metal Panel On Both Pilot & Copilot Side
Stol Kit
Sportsmans STOL Kit
DME
KN 62A - KN DME
Transponder
Bendix/King KT 76A - KT Transponder
HSI System
Bendix/King KCS 55A - KCS HSI System
Attitude Gyro
Sigma Tek - Attitude Gyro
Asking Price
$229,000
Helotes, TX, USA
Feb 10, 2026: $229,000 - trade-a-plane
Feb 6, 2026: $229,000 - controller
Asking Price
$229,000
Helotes, TX, USA
Feb 10, 2026: $229,000 - trade-a-plane
Feb 6, 2026: $229,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$229,000