1971 Cessna 185ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Shippensburg, PA, USA
This 1971 Cessna 185E, registration N70071, offers a total time of 3,175 hours on the airframe with the IO520 engine having 1,260 hours since major overhaul. The engine is approved for 300 HP for five minutes and 285 HP continuous operation. It features a freshly overhauled MT two-blade composite propeller with just 10 hours since overhaul (completed in 2025), making it well-suited for backcountry operations.
The aircraft is equipped with a comprehensive set of modifications, including a Horton Stol kit with leading-edge fences and vortex generators, Monarch solid fuel tanks (no bladders) for a total capacity of 98 gallons, an extended...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry, Utility
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- 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
- Annual Expired April 2026, Will Be Sold With A Fresh Annual/Prebuy Inspection
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GPSmap 196
Comms
King KX155
Audio
Not mentioned
Transponder
Bendix/King KT76A - Transponder
EMS
JPI EGT-701 - JPI Engine Monitor, Digital Tach/RPM Gauge, Digital PSI/Temp
Additional Equipment
Extended Baggage
Extended baggage area
Belly Pod
Belly Cargo Pod
Shoulder Harnesses
Gami Injectors
Fuel System
Monarch Solid Fuel Tanks - With Aux (98 Gallons Total)
Seats
Fold Up Rear Seats (Massive Cargo Area)
Large Tires
Float Mounts
Has Float Mounts
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
- Interior Notes
- Interior Is 7/10, Carpet Floor, Rear Seats Fold Up Making A Massive Cargo Area
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior Paint 6/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- IO-520
- Engine Power
- 300 HP
- Propeller Model
- MT Composite Propeller
Asking Price
$270,000
Aircraft Location
Shippensburg, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 25, 2026: $270,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 7, 2026: $290,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2026: $310,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$270,000
Aircraft Location
Shippensburg, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 25, 2026: $270,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 7, 2026: $290,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2026: $310,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
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