1966 Cessna 185 FloatplaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1966 Cessna 185 floatplane presents a well-maintained example with recent mechanical investments, showing 7,121 total airframe hours. The Continental IO-520-D engine has 1,190 hours since major overhaul, benefiting from a fresh 2024 top overhaul with all new Millenium cylinders, new baffles, and two new Bendix magnetos, currently showing excellent compression readings across all cylinders. The three-blade Hartzell propeller was overhauled in 2016 with 194 hours since.

The aircraft features Aqua 3300 floats in very good condition with no leaks and a matching paint scheme, complemented by a Horton STOL kit and wing extensions for enhanced performance. The 2019 exterior paint rates 9/10, while the interior received new soundproofing, carpet, headliner, and panels in 2024, scoring 9.5/10. Avionics include a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, GTX 327 transponder, and a newly installed EDM 830 engine monitor, along with a Garmin 796 GPS and Artex 406 ELT. The wheeled landing gear received new rubbers and tubes in 2024, adding versatility to this freshwater-only operated floatplane.