1970 Cessna 185ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Findlay, OH, USA
This 1970 Cessna A185E amphibian, registration N5830J, serial number 18501799, is offered for sale at 279,000 USD and is located in Findlay. The airframe shows 3,470 hours total time since new, and the engine, an IO-550D rated at 300 horsepower, has 780 hours since major overhaul. The three-blade propeller has 780 hours since prop overhaul. According to the seller, the aircraft has complete logs and an annual inspection completed in October (10/26).
The panel is built around a Garmin WAAS IFR suite featuring dual GNS 530W and GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Com/MFD units, a GMA 340 audio panel, a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B in/out, and a KX 155...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility
- Flight Rules
- IFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,470 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 780 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 780 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual done 10/26
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 530W - GNS WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD and GNS WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155 - KX Nav/Com
AP
S-TEC 30 - S-TEC Autopilot with Alt Hold/GPSS
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel
Weather
Garmin GDL 69A - GDL XM Weather/Radio
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADS-B out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder with ADS-B
MFD
Garmin GNS 530W - GNS WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD
EMS
Garmin GI 275 - GI Engine Indication System
Additional Equipment
Long Range Fuel
Long Range Fuel 84 Gals. (78 usable)
Selkirk Interior Panels
Lake & Air Gear Advisory System
9600 Jackscrew Access Cover
Door Steward
Door Steward both sides
One Piece Windshield
Bubble Windows
Bubble Windows in Doors
Floats
EDO 2790 - EDO Amphibious Floats
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Black leather, good condition
- Exterior Notes
- White base/black/gold, nice condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-550D
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
Asking Price
$279,000
Aircraft Location
Findlay, OH, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 22, 2026: $279,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Sep 1, 2026: $299,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$279,000
Aircraft Location
Findlay, OH, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 22, 2026: $279,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Sep 1, 2026: $299,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$279,000