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1976 Cessna A185F SkywagonSingle-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 in Placerville, California. The airframe shows 3,940 hours total time, with the Continental IO-520D engine at 950 hours since major overhaul 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 seller reports complete logs, private ownership with an Alaska history, not commercial use, no recorded damage history, no hail, and no corrosion.

The panel includes a King KMA 20 audio panel with...

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

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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
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 EGT Gauge - EGT

Transponder

King KT76 - Transponder with Mode C

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 Remote Arming Panel

Remote ELT arming panel

Long Range Fuel

84 Gallons Long Range Fuel with 4 Small Raised Gas Caps

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

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Engine Case

Heavy bumpy backed phase three case with 7th stud

Oil Cooler

Large Non Congealing Oil Cooler

Ground Service Plug

Hockey Stick Tail AD

Hockey Stick tail AD complied with

P-Ponk Gear Leg Beef Up Kit

P-Ponk - Gear Leg beef Up kit

Remote ELT Arming Panel

Factory Float Kit

Zinc Chromate Corrosion Proofing

Pilot Seat

Pilot Side Articulating Seat

Brakes

Macaulay Double Puck - 6 Bolt Brakes and Wheels

Spinner

Polished Spinner

Refuelling Steps and Handles

Bracket Air Filter

Tail AD Compliance

Hockey Stick Tail AD complied with

Gear Leg Beef Up Kit

P-ponk Gear Leg Beef Up Kit

Push to Talk

Dual Push to Talk Buttons

ELT Arming Panel

Remote ELT Arming Panel

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 Wear but Overall Rated 7 out of 10.

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

Used
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