1976 Cessna 185 FloatplaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1976 Cessna 185 floatplane presents as a well-equipped bush aircraft with recent major overhauls and upgrades. The airframe shows 4,825 total hours, while the Continental IO-550-D engine was overhauled in 2018 with only 150 hours since major overhaul. The three-blade Hartzell propeller was overhauled in 2025 with zero time since. The aircraft features EDO 3430 floats described as very tight with no leaks, complemented by P.Ponk landing gear and Federal 3500 skis for versatile operations.

Avionics include a PMA 8000 audio panel, JPI 700 engine monitor, Garmin 796 GPS on Gizmo mount, GNC 255 nav/com, GTX 327 transponder, and GPS 150. Recent maintenance highlights include new fuel bladders installed in 2023 and a July 2024 annual inspection. The aircraft carries useful bush modifications including wing extensions, Seaplane West engine mount, Sky-Tech starter, bubble windows, and both bush and bench seating configurations. With an empty weight of 2,345 lbs on floats and a gross weight of 3,525 lbs, this Cessna 185 is presented with a clean interior rated 8/10 and exterior paint rated 9+/10, supported by complete logs since new.