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1976 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • MA, USA

This 1976 Cessna A185F, registration N93033, presents with a remarkably low 1,623 hours total time on the airframe and is offered fresh from an annual inspection valid through March 2026. The aircraft is powered by a Continental IO-520-D engine with 1,175 hours since a factory remanufacture in 1980, and the propeller has 204 hours since overhaul. It is currently equipped with EDO Model 696-3500 amphibious floats, and the conventional landing gear is included with the sale. Key modifications include Robertson STOL kit #SA1441, Air Research wing extensions, and an amphibious landing gear position advisory system.

The avionics suite is...

Year
1976
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
N93033
Serial #
18503166

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Utility, Recreational
Useful Load
947 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,623 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,175 hrs
Prop 1 Time
204 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All logs, no known damage history
Inspection Status
Fresh 03/2026 annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/Navigator

Comms

King KX 165 - Nav/Com

AP

Century 1 - Autopilot

Audio

King KMA 20 - Audio Panel

Weather

Radar Altimeter

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder w/ ADSB Out

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder w/ ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder w/ ADSB Out

PFD

King HSI - HSI

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PS Engineering - PS Intercom w/ Audio

ELT

ELT Remote

Hobbs Meter

Landing Gear

Amphibious Landing Gear Position Advisory System

Batteries

Dual Aircraft Batteries w/ Selector Switch

Avionics Master Switch

Floats

EDO 696-3500 - Edo Amphibious Floats Model

Battery Cables

Bogert - Battery Cables

Fuel Tanks

Both Fuel Tanks Replaced with new in 12/2017

Exhaust System

New Muffler installed 01/2019 @ 1019 SMOH

Fuel System

GAMI - GAMI Fuel Nozzles STC#SE09217SC

Cowl Flap Cables

Both Cowl Flap Control Cables Replaced 04/2022

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1993
Interior Notes
Light Blue and cream seat covers in great condition with little to no signs of wear and no rips, stains or tears. Seatbelts in great condition. Dark blue utility carpets in great condition.
Exterior Notes
Painted in 1993 by Hotton Aviation Co. With JetGlo Matterhorn white and Nordic Grey and Acryglo Balboa Blue.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$425,000

Aircraft Location

MA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 31, 2026: $425,000(+$75,000) - trade-a-plane

Jan 13, 2026: $350,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 13, 2026

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$425,000