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1976 Cessna 185 FloatplaneSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

This 1976 Cessna 185 floatplane presents as a well-equipped bush aircraft with 4,825 total hours on the airframe. The Continental IO-550-D engine shows 150 hours since its 2018 overhaul, with a fresh 3-blade Hartzell propeller overhaul completed in 2025. 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 (mounted on Gizmo), GNC 255 nav/com, and GTX 327 transponder. The airframe benefits from practical upgrades like wing extensions, Seaplane West...

Year
1976
Make
Cessna
Series
185
Model
185 Floatplane

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,825 hrs
Engine 1 Time
150 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All logs since new
Inspection Status
Last annual inspection July 2024

Avionics

Audio

PMA 8000 - PMA Audio Panel

EMS/EIS

JPI 700 - EDM JPI Engine Monitor

GPS

Garmin 796 - GPS on Gizmo

Comms

Garmin GNC 255

Fuel System

Fuel Scan 450

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

gps2

Garmin GPS 150

Additional Equipment

Floats

EDO 3430 Floats (Very tight no leaks)

Landing Gear

P.Ponk Landing Gear

Skis

Federal 3500 Skis

Wing Extensions

Engine Mount

Seaplane West Engine Mount

Starter

Sky-Tech Starter

Windows

Bubble Windows

Seats

Bush and Bench Seats

USB Plug

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
9/10
Interior Notes
Clean interior
Exterior Notes
9+/10 New Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550-D
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade

Asking Price

$285,000

Aircraft Location

Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $285,000 - controller

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Asking Price

$285,000