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1974 Cessna A185F SkywagonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Independence, OR, USA

This 1974 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration N1841R, is a well-equipped backcountry hauler offered at $209,500. The airframe has logged 6,624 total hours, with the Continental IO-520D (300 HP) engine having 167 hours since a major overhaul performed in September 2012. Engine compressions are strong across all six cylinders, ranging from 74/80 to 78/80. The aircraft has a damage history, which is documented via 337 forms, and it is hangared at 7S5 in Portland, Oregon. A fresh annual was completed in April 2027, with transponder and ELT due in June and May of 2028, respectively.

The Skywagon is equipped for cross-country and backcountry...

Year
1974
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F Skywagon
Tail #
N1841R
Serial #
18502556

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,465 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,624 hrs
Engine 1 Time
167 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,298 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
All logbooks available on Dropbox
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual, Flown Recently, Hangared. Annual due Apr 2027, Transponder due Jun 2028, ELT due May 2028

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 150XL

Comms

Narco MK-12D - Two Nav/Com

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

ADSB

uAvionics Tail Beacon - for ADS-B

EMS

Alcore 6 Cylinder EGT

Transponder

Narco AT50A - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Sigtronics SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

Transponder

Narco AT50A - Transponder

ELT

Artex 406 ELT

Tailwheel

10" Tailwheel

Shoulder Harness

BAS Shoulder Harness System

Seats

Cessna Factory Rear Jump Seats

Lighting

LED Landing Light, Wig/Wag Lighting

Fuel System

Cessna Long Range Fuel Tanks - 84 gal

Landing Gear

P-Ponk Landing Gear Beef-Up Kit - 10" Tailwheel

Miscellaneous

Avionics Master, V-Brace, Bubble Windows, Door Stewards, Horizontal Abrasion Boots, Slick Mags, Exterior Power Plug, BAS Tail Pull Handles

Float Kit

Cessna Factory Float Kit

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Brown Seats, Side Panels & Carpet (8.0/10)
Exterior Notes
White with yellow-orange accents (8.0/10)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520D
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 3 Blade

Asking Price

$209,500

Aircraft Location

Independence, OR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 9, 2026: $209,500 - barnstormers

Jun 7, 2026: $209,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 7, 2026

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$209,500