1971 Cessna 185ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Shippensburg, PA, USA
This 1971 Cessna 185E, registration N70071, presents as a highly modified backcountry machine with 3,175 total airframe hours. The Continental IO-520 engine has 1,260 hours since major overhaul and is approved for 300 HP for five minutes and 285 HP continuous. It features a freshly overhauled (2025) MT two-blade composite propeller with just 10 hours since overhaul. The airframe is equipped with a Horton STOL kit, leading edge fences, and vortex generators, along with Monarch solid fuel tanks providing a total of 98 gallons, eliminating bladders. Additional modifications include extended baggage, a belly cargo pod, fold-up rear seats for a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry, Utility
- Useful Load
- 1,449 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,175 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,260 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 10 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs since New
- Inspection Status
- The annual expired April 2026, this airplane will be sold with a fresh Annual/Prebuy inspection.
Avionics
Comms
King KX 155
GPS
Garmin GPSmap 196
Transponder
Bendix/King KT 76A - Transponder
EMS
JPI EGT-701 - JPI Engine Monitor, Digital Tach/RPM Gauge, Digital Oil PSI/Temp
Additional Equipment
Fuel System
Monarch Solid Fuel Tanks - with Aux (98 Gallons Total)
Engine Induction System
Gami Injectors
Seating
Fold Up Rear Seats (Massive Cargo Area), Shoulder Harnesses
External Storage
Belly Cargo Pod
Interior Features
Extended Baggage
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
- Interior Notes
- Interior is 7/10. Carpet Floor. Rear seats are foldup making a massive cargo area. Extended baggage. Shoulder Harnesses.
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior Paint 6/10. Has float mounts. Large tires.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-520
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
- Propeller Model
- MT 2-blade Composite
Asking Price
$250,000
Aircraft Location
Shippensburg, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $250,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 25, 2026: $270,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 7, 2026: $290,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
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Asking Price
$250,000
Aircraft Location
Shippensburg, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $250,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 25, 2026: $270,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 7, 2026: $290,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
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$250,000