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1975 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anchorage, AK, USA

This 1975 Cessna A185F presents as a well-maintained example with no major damage history and only 2,132 total airframe hours. The aircraft features a factory-new Continental IO-520D engine installed in 2004 with just 452 hours since new, paired with a similarly fresh McCauley propeller from 2006. Recent maintenance includes a thorough corrosion inspection by Tailwind Aviation that revealed no issues, with strong cylinder compressions all in the 74-77/80 range during the last annual.

The aircraft has received numerous upgrades including Garmin SL-40 transceiver, GTX-327 transponder, and panel-mounted AERA GPS for navigation, along with a...

Year
1975
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
18502806

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,190 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,132 hrs
Engine 1 Time
452 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
452 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Tailwind Aviation Performed the Last Annual and Did a Corrosion Inspection of the Engine (Removing the Valve Train, Push Rods, and Lifters) and Photo Documented the Results: No Corrosion was Found on Any Lobes, Lifters, etc. in All 6 Cylinders. Last Compressions were 76, 74, 77, 74, 76 & 75/80.

Avionics

Comms

Garmin SL-40 - Transceiver

Transponder

Garmin GTX-327 - Transponder

GPS

Garmin AERA - Panel Mounted AERA GPS

intercom

Sigtronics SPA-400 - Intercom

EMS

Electronics International Fuel Flow - EGT

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Brackett Air Filter

Lighting

Whelen LED LDG/TAXI Lights

Windscreen

LP Aero Single Piece Windscreen

Wing Modifications

RMD Wingtips with Pulse Lights

Interior

New Upholstery on Seats and Sidewalls, Nice Headliner, Custom Rubber Carpet

Safety Equipment

AMSAFE Inflatable Airbag P/CP Harnesses, Atlee Dodge Folding Rear Jump Seats, Extended Baggage

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
New Upholstery on Seats and Sidewalls, Nice Headliner, Custom Rubber Carpet
Exterior Notes
Custom Paint is High Quality and Providing Protection

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520D
Propeller Model
McCauley D3A34C401

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Aircraft Location

Anchorage, AK, USA

Listing Details

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