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1976 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA 95667 United States

This 1976 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration N115AW, is offered for sale at $220,000 and is located with the broker in Placerville, California. The airframe shows 3,940 hours total time, with 950 hours since major overhaul on the Continental IO-520D engine and a top overhaul completed 50 hours ago. The McCauley C58 three-blade propeller has 250 hours since prop overhaul. The annual inspection is due September 2027, and useful load is listed at 1,340 pounds.

The panel carries a King KMA 20 audio panel with three LMBs, a King KX 175B and a King KX 170B, both analog 760-channel Nav/Com units, each paired with a King KI 209 indicator (one with...

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

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
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. Private ownership Alaska History. Not commercial. No recorded damage history. No hail. No corrosion.
Inspection Status
Annual Due: September 2027

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel with 3 LMB

Comms

King KX 175B - KX Analog Channel Nav/Com, KI Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicator, KX Analog Channel Nav/Com, KI VOR/Localizer Indicator, Transponder with Mode C

GPS

Apollo GX55 - GPS

EMS

Alcor Analog EGT Gauge

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Flightcom 403 - Intercom

Push to Talk Buttons

Dual Push to Talk Buttons

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Power Outlet

12 Volt Power Outlet

ELT Arming Panel

Remote ELT Arming Panel

Long Range Fuel

84 Gallons Long Range Fuel

Fuel Caps

4 Small Raised Gas Caps

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit

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

Engine Case

Heavy Bumpy Backed Phase Three Case with 7th Stud

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.
Exterior Notes
Overall with red major and gray minor accents in classic traditional 1976 Cessna Skywagon scheme. Some minor scratching and use related wear.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$220,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA 95667 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 23, 2026: $220,000 - aso

Oct 22, 2026: $220,000 - trade-a-plane

Sep 15, 2026: $220,000 - barnstormers

+2 more price changes

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First Seen: May 30, 2025

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Asking Price

$220,000