1974 Cessna 185 FloatplaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1974 Cessna 185 floatplane presents a versatile amphibious platform equipped with Aerocet 3500L straight floats, wheel gear, and straight skis for multi-season operation. The airframe shows 2,576.6 total hours with a fresh engine showing only 34.8 hours since major overhaul against a 1,700-hour TBO, complemented by a low-time 3-blade propeller. The aircraft features a Sportsman STOL kit for improved short-field performance and carries useful equipment including bubble windows, tinted glass, wing tip strobes, and left/right fuel wing extensions.

Avionics include a GPS/COM, secondary COM radio, KT-76A transponder with Mode C, audio panel, and I-Com 406 ELT for IFR capability. The exterior maintains its original two-tone red paint at 5/10 condition while the interior remains original in red and wine at 7/10. Notably imported from the U.S. in 1988 (previously registered as N61434), this Cessna 185 has operated exclusively in fresh water environments. The high gross weight modification and comprehensive floatplane configuration make it a practical choice for backcountry and amphibious operations.