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1970 Cessna A185ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington, KY, USA

This 1970 Cessna A185E, registration N87TM, serial number 18501786, is a low-time, actively flown example based at Lexington, Kentucky (KLEX). The airframe shows just 1,032 hours total time, and the aircraft has been flown over 500 hours in the last three years. It is reported as having no damage history, with complete and consecutive logs, and has been hangared. The aircraft is IFR certified, with IFR certification completed in September 2026, and a fresh September 2026 annual inspection was performed. Key items at that annual included a 500-hour magneto inspection, a freshly overhauled alternator, and disassembly and inspection of the...

Year
1970
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185E
Tail #
N87TM
Serial #
18501786

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,465.4 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,032 hrs
Engine 1 Time
868 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
868 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete & Consecutive Logs
Inspection Status
FRESH September 2026 Annual Inspection IFR Certification completed September 2026

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - with PFD

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 350 - Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GN 255A - NAV/COM

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345R - ADS-B Transponder

Additional Equipment

Float Kit

Power Flow Exhaust

Vortex Generators

Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators (VGs)

Main Landing Gear Beef-up Kit

P.Ponk Aviation Main Landing Gear Beef-up Kit

LED Landing Light

LED Taxi Light

LED NAV Lights

LED Flashing Beacon

Eagle Fuel Drains

Abrasion Boots on Horizontal Stabilizer

Door Steward

Door Steward – Pilot's Side

iPad Mini Dock

iPad Mini Dock – Copilot's Side

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
8.5/10
Interior Notes
7 out of 10
Exterior Notes
8.5 out of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550-D15B

Asking Price

$399,900

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 22, 2026: $399,900 - trade-a-plane

Aug 7, 2026: $399,900 - controller

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First Seen: Aug 7, 2026

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