1973 Cessna 185Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1973 Cessna 185 (C-FSEC) presents as a well-maintained amphibious bush plane with 7,500 total airframe hours and a 500-hour SMOH IO-520 engine. The aircraft features a fresh propeller with zero hours since overhaul and is equipped with Wipline 3730 amphibious floats, Horton STOL kit, and long-range fuel capability. The panel includes a KLN90B GPS, panel-mounted Garmin Aera 660, dual comms (Garmin and Narco COM 120), and a Mode C transponder for IFR capability.

The aircraft shows excellent provenance with only three owners since new and complete logs available. Recent maintenance includes a fresh annual inspection, and the seller describes it as a "snag-free" aircraft. The exterior paint was renewed five years ago with limited use since, while the interior features recent navy leather seats. Hangared in Ontario, this Cessna 185 offers a 900 lb useful load and comes ready for backcountry or float operations.