1973 Cessna A185F AmphibianSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Punta Gorda, FL, USA
This 1973 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration N53044, is a rare, exceptionally low-time example with only 650 hours total time on both the airframe and the Continental IO-520D24 engine, which has a 1,700-hour TBO. The propeller is a Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F8068-2 80” metal unit with just 50 hours since new. Reported to have no accident history, this two-owner aircraft was purchased brand-new and modified in 1975 with an all-white paint scheme for volunteer medical work, a mission it never flew. The airframe has been enhanced with a comprehensive list of modifications, including observer doors, pilot/copilot BAS shoulder harnesses, BAS stowable...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Utility
- Flight Rules
- IFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 650 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 650 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 50 hrs (SNEW)
- Inspection Status
- 08/2026
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G500 TXi - w/ System
GPS
Garmin GTN 750 Xi - GTN GPS/Comm/Nav
AP
Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot w/ SmartGlide
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
EMS
Garmin G500 TXi - w/ System
Comms
Garmin GTN 750 Xi - GTN
Audio
Garmin GMA 35C - GMA Remote Audio Panel
Additional Equipment
Float Type
Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats
Includes Wheeled Landing Gear
Yes
Additional Equipment
Landplane Gear - included
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Paint Rating
- 9/10
- Interior Notes
- Custom Interior – Charcoal/light gray leather seating w/ diamond quilting, coordinating sidewall accents, woven vinyl flooring.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall White with Gray and Green Striping
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- IO-520D24
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF / F8068-2 80" Metal
Asking Price
$520,000
Aircraft Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 16, 2026: $520,000(-$25,000) - controller
Jun 13, 2026: $545,000 - controller
Jun 10, 2026: $545,000 - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
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Asking Price
$520,000
Aircraft Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 16, 2026: $520,000(-$25,000) - controller
Jun 13, 2026: $545,000 - controller
Jun 10, 2026: $545,000 - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$520,000