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1973 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Cedar City, UT, USA

This 1973 Cessna 185F, registered in Cedar City, Utah, presents a compelling option for a buyer seeking a solid, well-maintained VFR utility aircraft. The airframe shows a low 2,865 hours total time, with the recently rebuilt IO-520D engine having just 310 hours since major overhaul and only 85 hours since an IRAN. The seller notes extensive engine work was performed in 2023, and reports strong performance indicators, describing a “strong engine” with high compression in the high 70s across all cylinders and oil consumption of one quart per 15 hours. The aircraft is equipped with a McCauley C58 two-bladed propeller and Gamijectors.

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Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185F

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,865 hrs
Engine 1 Time
310 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Apollo GPS

Comms

King Com - Radio

intercom

4-Place Intercom

Transponder

Narco Transponder

engineMonitor

6-Cylinder EGT/CHT Gauge

Additional Equipment

Long Range Tanks

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit

Rear Jump Seats

Tail Pull Handles

Gamijectors

Extended Baggage

Tires

8:50 Tires

Door Stewards

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Nice Interior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-520D
Propeller Model
McCauley C58 2-Bladed

Asking Price

$180,000

Aircraft Location

Cedar City, UT, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $180,000(-$5,000) - barnstormers

May 9, 2026: $185,000 - barnstormers

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$180,000