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1976 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA

This 1976 Cessna A185F, registration N115AW, is based at KPVC in Placerville, California, and is offered at $220,000. The airframe shows 3,940 total hours with complete logs and a useful load of 1,340 pounds. The seller states a private, non-commercial ownership history in Alaska, with no recorded damage history, no hail, and no corrosion. The aircraft is airworthy, with the annual inspection due September 2027. It is equipped with 84 gallons of long range fuel, four small raised gas caps, a factory float kit, windshield V brace, stainless steel cables, zinc chromate corrosion proofing, bubble windows, shoulder harnesses, a pilot side...

Year
1976
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
N115AW
Serial #
18502941

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Utility, Backcountry
Useful Load
1,340 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,940 hrs
Engine 1 Time
950 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
250 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
ANNUAL DUE: September 2027

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel With 3 LMB

Comms

King KX 175B - KX Analog 760 Channel Nav/Com, KI Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicator, KX Analog 760 Channel Nav/Com, KI VOR/Localizer Indicator

GPS

Apollo GX55 - GPS

Transponder

King KT76 - Transponder With Mode C

Additional Equipment

Floats

Cap 3000E - Floats

Wheels

3600 HYD - HYD Wheels

Skis

Factory Float Kit

Long Range Fuel

84 Gallons Long Range Fuel

Windshield V Brace

Stainless Steel Cables

Corrosion Proofing

Zinc Chromate Corrosion Proofing

Bubble Windows

Shoulder Harnesses

Articulating Seat

Pilot Side Articulating Seat

Rear Seat Vents

Extended Baggage

Factory Extended Baggage

Tail Cone Lift Handles

Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Refueling Steps and Handles

Brakes and Wheels

Macaulay Double Puck - 6 Bolt Brakes and Wheels

Main Tires

850 Main Tires

Engine Preheater

Polished Spinner

Polished Spinner Bracket Air Filter

Oil Cooler

Large Non Congealing Oil Cooler

Ground Service Plug

Gear Leg Beef Up Kit

P-Ponk - Gear Leg Beef Up Kit

Intercom

Flightcom 403 - Intercom

EGT Gauge

Alcor Analog - EGT Gauge

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Power Outlet

12 Volt Power Outlet

ELT Arming Panel

Remote ELT Arming Panel

Push to Talk Buttons

Dual Push to Talk Buttons

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Tan utility interior throughout. 6 seats with the middle row being F-Atlee Dodge jump seats. Overall rated 6 out of 10.
Exterior Notes
Overall with red major and Gray minor accents in classic traditional 1976 Cessna Skywagon scheme. Some minor scratching and use related where but overall rated 7 out of 10.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-520D
Propeller Model
McCauley C58 three blade

Asking Price

$220,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 10, 2026: $220,000(-$10,000) - controller

May 30, 2025: $230,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 30, 2025

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