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1975 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bozeman , MT USA

This 1975 Cessna 185F Skywagon, registration N1024F, presents as a well-equipped backcountry aircraft with 3,157 hours total time on the airframe. The Continental IO-520-D engine has 1,179 hours since major overhaul and produced compression readings in the 73-76 range during its December 2024 annual inspection, with the next annual scheduled for November/December 2025. The aircraft features a three-blade Hartzell constant-speed propeller with 172 hours since overhaul and carries a documented damage history from a 1997 ground loop incident that was professionally repaired.

The aircraft is outfitted for serious utility operations with a...

Year
1975
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185F
Tail #
N1024F
Serial #
18502691

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,374.3 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,157 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,179 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
172 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Last Annual: December 2024, Next annual Nov/Dec 2025 (currently in queue w/ Arlin's Aircraft Service)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - Dual GNS NAV/COMs,

PFD

Garmin G500 - Glass Flight Display

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - Dual GNS NAV/COMs

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL (ADS-B Out)

EMS/EIS

Electronics International MVP-50 - Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Float Kit

Factory float kit

Exhaust System

Seaplane-style exhaust / floatplane muffler

Cargo Pod

Cargo belly pod

Tires

Air Hawk 29×11-10 - tundra

Windows

Dual-latch cockpit bubble windows, Quick-release doors for float or bush operations

Seats

Re-upholstered leather seats

Satellite Communication

Garmin inReach - w/ sale)

Tail Handles

Retractable tail pull handles

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Re-upholstered leather seats, Modern avionics panel

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade constant-speed

Asking Price

$289,000

Aircraft Location

Bozeman , MT USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 16, 2025: $289,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 16, 2025

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