1970 Cessna A185E SkywagonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Findlay
This 1970 Cessna A185E Skywagon, registration N5830J, is an amphibious floatplane equipped with EDO 2790 Amphibious Floats and powered by a 300 HP IO-550D engine. The airframe shows 3470 hours total time, with the engine and three-blade propeller both at 780 hours since major overhaul and since new, respectively. The listing notes complete logs and an annual completed on 12/17/25, and the seller states no damage history. The aircraft is priced at 299,000 USD.
The panel features a Garmin WAAS IFR suite including a GMA 340 audio panel, GNS 530W and GNS 430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD units, a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B in/out, a KX 155 Nav/Com,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
- 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 12/17//25
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel
GPS
Garmin GNS 530W - GNS WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD, GNS WAAS GPS/Nav/Com/MFD
Comms
KX 155 - KX Nav/Com
AP
STEC 30 - STEC Autopilot w/Alt Hold/GPSS
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder w/ADSB in/out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder w/ADSB in/out
EMS
Garmin GI 275 - GI Engine Indication System
Weather
Garmin GDL 69A - GDL XM Weather/Radio
Additional Equipment
Long Range Fuel
Long Range Fuel 84 Gals. (78 usable)
Selkirk Interior Panels
Gear Advisory System
Lake & Air - Gear Advisory System
Jack Screw Access Cover Door
9600 Jackscrew Access Cover Door
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
- Propeller Model
- 3 Blade
Asking Price
$299,000
Aircraft Location
Findlay
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $299,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$299,000
Aircraft Location
Findlay
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $299,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$299,000