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

This is a 1973 Cessna 185F, offered at $180,000 by the owner in Cedar City, Utah. The airframe shows 2,865 total hours, with the recently rebuilt IO-520D engine having just 305 hours since major overhaul and 107 hours since an IRAN. The seller describes the engine as strong, noting high compression in the high 70s across all cylinders and a healthy oil consumption of one quart per 15 hours. Extensive engine work was performed in 2023, and the aircraft is hangared with complete logs.

This is an honest, well-equipped workhorse configured for utility. It features long-range tanks, a factory float kit, six seats with rear jump seats, extended...

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
305 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

Audio

4 Place Intercom

Comms

King - Com

GPS

Apollo - GPS

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Narco - Transponder

Tires

8:50 tires

Engine Monitor

6 Cylinder EGT/CHT Gauge

Fuel System

Gamijectors

Extended Baggage

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit

Long Range Tanks

Jump Seats

Rear Jump Seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Nice Interior

Engine & Propeller

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

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

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$180,000