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1973 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Twin Falls, ID, USA

This 1973 Cessna 185F Skywagon (N2678S) presents as a well-upgraded backcountry performer with 6,653 hours on the airframe. Powered by a 300HP Continental IO-520-D141B engine with 878 hours since factory remanufacture (SFRM) and a 23-hour since top overhaul, it drives a Hartzell 3-blade wide-chord propeller with 1,241 hours since overhaul. The aircraft received a recent annual inspection in June 2025 and features comprehensive upgrades including a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot (new 2024), dual G5 electronic flight instruments, Garmin 430W GPS, and Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B system.

The airframe boasts numerous STC modifications enhancing utility...

Year: 1973

Make: Cessna

Series: 185

Model: 185F

Tail #: N2678S

Serial #: 18502265

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Backcountry, Utility

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 1,470 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 6,653 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 878 hrs

Engine 2 Time: 23 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 1,241 hrs (SPOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Logbooks

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection: 6/6/2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Garmin SL 30

Transponder

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADSB In/Out

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 7000M

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - Fully Coupled Autopilot (New 2024)

PFD

Garmin G5 - Electronic Flight Instrument

HSI

Garmin G5 - Electronic Flight Instrument

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI EDM Six Cylinder Monitor

angleOfAttack

Angle Legacy AOA

marineRadio

Icom

Additional Equipment

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland Wheels and Double Puck Brakes - STC

Air Filter

Brackett Air Filter - STC

Fuel Reservoir Quick Drain

Air Planes Services Fuel Reservoir Quick Drain - STC

Tail Wheel Assembly

XP Mods XPM 14" Locking Tail Wheel Assembly - XP XPM STC

Windshield

LP Areo One Piece Windshield - LP Installed 2025 STC

Fuel Sending Units

Shadin Fuel Sending Units

Remote Oil Filter

Airwolf Remote Oil Filter - STC

Battery

Concord Battery - 2023

Landing and Taxi Lights

Whelen LED Landing and Taxi Lights

Cowling Cooling Louvers

Cessna Cowling Cooling Louvers - STC

Cowl Fairing

Cowl Fairing - STC

Landing Gear Kit

P-Ponk Landing Gear Kit - STC

Heat Exchanger/Muffler

Acorn Welding Heat Exchanger/Muffler - New

Glareshield

Selkirk Glareshield - New STC

Interior Panels

Selkirk Interior Panels - New STC

Extended Baggage Cover

Selkirk Extended Baggage Cover - New STC

Rubber Insulation

Selkirk Rubber Insulation - New

Seat Upholstery

Sport Aircraft Seat Upholstery - New for all Four

Flooring

SCS Flooring - New SCS

Shoulder Harness System

BAS Shoulder Harness System - BAS STC

Tail Pull Handles

BAS Tail Pull Handles - BAS STC

Door Steward

Door Steward - STC

Panel

New Panel - Fabricated 2019

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors - STC

Bubble Window

Bubble Window - on Cabin Doors STC

USB Charging Plug

Stratus USB Charging Plug

Headset Plugs

Bose Headset Plugs

Engine Pre-Heat

Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Articulating Seat

Pilot Side Articulating Seat

Seat Rails

McFarlane Seat Rails - New

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 8/10

Interior Year: 2025

Paint Rating: 8/10

Paint Year: 1985

Interior Notes: New Selkirk Interior, New Sport Aircraft Seat Leather Upholstery on all Four Seats, New SCS, Flooring, New Selkirk Extended Baggage, New Selkirk Rubber Insulation, New SCS Flooring, BAS Shoulder Harness System