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1974 Cessna 185Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bonneville , AB CAN

This 1974 Cessna 185 presents as a versatile backcountry and floatplane candidate with a total time of 2,576 hours on the airframe. The engine is showing just 35 hours since major overhaul, and the Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF propeller has 50 hours since overhaul completed in April 2018. The seller notes no damage history (NDH) and states the aircraft was previously US registered, which is said to simplify import procedures for American buyers.

The aircraft is currently equipped with Aerocet 3500L straight floats, but the listing also includes wheel gear and straight skis, offering three-season capability. A Sportsman STOL kit is installed along...

Year
1974
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,576 hrs
Engine 1 Time
35 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
50 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All Canadian logs available
Inspection Status
Annual completed August 1st, 2025

Avionics

Audio

Audio Panel

GPS

GPS/Com

Comms

Com

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Kt-76 - X Pdr Mode C

ELT

I-Com 406 - ELT

Floats

Aerocet 3500l - straight floats

Gear

Wheel gear, straight skis

Fuel System

L/R fuel

Wing Modification

Sportsman Stol kit - Wing X,

Windows

Bubble windows, Tinted glass

Lighting

Wing tip strobes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Interior Original 7/10 Red and White
Exterior Notes
Exterior 2 Tone Red on White 7/10 ORIGINAL paint fair, cowling needs touch up

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-520
Propeller Model
Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF

Asking Price

$216,000

Aircraft Location

Bonneville , AB CAN

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 4, 2026: $216,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 4, 2026

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