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1969 Cessna 185ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Leask , SK CAN

This 1969 Cessna 185E, priced at $335,000 USD, is an exceptional find that pairs a low-time airframe with a virtually new engine, ready for immediate service in backcountry or cross-country roles. The airframe has 2,287 hours total time, with the Continental IO-520 engine installed at 2,081 airframe hours and now showing only 206 hours since new factory installation. It features a Hartzell 3-blade propeller and is equipped with a Horton STOL kit for superior short-field performance and low-speed handling.

The panel has been completely transformed with a modern, all-Garmin glass suite. Primary displays include a Garmin G3X Touch with full...

Year
1969
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185E
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,287 hrs
Engine 1 Time
206 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - (with Full Engine Indication System/EIS) Electronic Flight Instrument

MFD

Garmin G3X Touch - (with Full Engine Indication System/EIS) Electronic Flight Instrument

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC GPS/Comm

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Comm

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Digital Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out Transponder

EMS

Garmin G3X Touch - (with Full Engine Indication System/EIS)

Additional Equipment

STOL Kit

Horton STOL Kit - Equipped a STOL for superior short-field performance and low-speed handling.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
This is an exceptional find. With a remarkably low-time airframe and a virtually new engine, this 1969 Cessna 185E is the perfect blend of classic bush-plane capability and modern, high-end technology. Whether you are looking for a rugged backcountry explorer or a stable, high-performance cross-country machine, this is ready for immediate service.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$335,000

Aircraft Location

Leask , SK CAN

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $335,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 1, 2026

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