1973 Cessna 185Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Camp Verde, AZ, USA

This 1973 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration N7802F, serial number 185-02210, is a highly modified example with 8,974 hours total time and a 1,512-pound useful load. The aircraft has prior damage history involving an overturn and subsequently received extensive professional structural repair and restoration completed in 2012, including replacement wings and tail components; approximately 346 hours have been flown since completion, and the work is thoroughly supported by logbook entries, FAA Form 337s and related documentation. An August 2026 annual inspection was completed with no open discrepancies, and all applicable ADs are complied...

Year: 1973

Make: Cessna

Series: 185 Skywagon

Model: 185

Tail #: N7802F

Serial #: 185-02210

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Cargo, Passenger, Backcountry, Utility, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 1,512 lbs

Seats: 6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 8,974 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 547 hrs (SMOH)

Engine 2 Time: 980 hrs (SNEW)

Prop 1 Time: 259 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 2 Time: 341 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: Detailed logbooks, FAA Form 337s, STCs and supporting records are available to qualified buyers. Complete, exceptionally well-organized records.

Inspection Status: August 2026 annual inspection completed with no open discrepancies. All applicable ADs complied with.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS/NAV/COM with navigation indicators

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS/NAV/COM; Field-approved HF radio installation

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out transponder with GAE altitude encoder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out transponder

Additional Equipment

Tip Tanks

Flint Aero - wingtip fuel tanks

Float Kit

Float kit installed; aircraft has not been operated on floats since very early in its life

Belly Pod

Extended Baggage

Extended baggage compartment

Landing Gear

P. Ponk - P. landing gear modification

Engine Mount

Heavy-duty seaplane engine mount

Battery

Atlee Dodge - firewall-mounted battery

Tail Inspection Cover Modifications

Door Stewards

LED Lighting

AeroLED - LED lighting throughout, including lighting

Cabin Ventilation

Adjustable cabin ventilation

Sun Shields

Cargo Tie-Downs

Multiple cargo tie-down locations

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2012

Paint Rating: 85-90%/10

Paint Year: 2012

Interior Notes: High-density six-place utility interior with folding middle seats, extended baggage, carbon-fiber and aluminum flooring, and multiple cargo tie-down locations. All six seating positions are equipped with shoulder harnesses, with inertia-reel restraints in the front.

Exterior Notes: 2012 paint completed as part of the extensive restoration. Exterior paint remains in very good condition and is estimated at 85-90%. Aircraft is epoxy primed inside and out, including the wings and tail.