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1977 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Camarillo, CA, USA

This 1977 Cessna 185F, registration N86SS, presents a highly upgraded and well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 1,801 hours. Its engine has 405.2 hours since major overhaul by Kenmore Air Harbor, featuring a TURBO-TECH turbo normalizer with 216.7 hours since its main overhaul. The propeller has 148.7 hours since overhaul, and the top overhaul was completed 258.9 hours ago, which included overhauled magnetos and exhaust. The aircraft is equipped with Edo 3500 amphibious floats in excellent condition, making it a capable floatplane.

The avionics suite includes a King KMA24H audio panel, Apollo GX55 GPS, dual NAV/COMs (TKM...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185F
Tail #
N86SS
Serial #
18503334

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,801 hrs
Engine 1 Time
405.2 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
148.7 hrs (SPOH)

Avionics

GPS

Apollo GX55 - GPS

Comms

TKM MX170B - TKM NAV/COM w/glide slope indicator, NAV/COM

Autopilot

Audio

King KMA24H - TSO Audio Panel w/3 light Marker Beacon

Weather

Traffic

ADS-B Out

uAvionix SkyBeacon - Mode S

ADS-B In

PFD

MFD

EMS/EIS

Insight Graphic Engine Monitor - w/ turbo intake temp.

Additional Equipment

Electrical System

14 Volt w/ Radio Master Switch

Exhaust System

TURBO-TECH Turbo Normalizer w/extended exhaust, Standard Exhaust (if you want to remove the turbo)

Wing Modifications

A.R.T. Wing Extensions

Fuel Management

Digital Fuel Flow (Gallon Used/Remaining), Long Range 74 Gallon Fuel, Monarch Screw-On Fuel Caps (4)

Clock

Davtron M811B - Digital Clock

Lighting

Pulsar Recognition Lights (pulsating), Exterior under-wing lights, Wing Strobes & Beacon Strobe, Landing & Taxi Light Lens Covers w/ AERO L.E.D. Lights

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ACK 406 - ACK E.L.T. w/remote

Ventilation

Precise Flow Pilot/Co-Pilot Air Vents

Windows

Bubble Windows each with dual latches

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Interior Features

Para-Cord Grab Handles (color coordinated), New Interior Plastics + Carbon Fiber front panels, New Interior & Headliner, Rosen 3 axis pilot/copilot sun visors

Seat Harnesses

Pilot/Copilot 4 point inertia shoulder harness reels (Pacific Scientific)

Seat Stops

Pilot Secondary Seat Stop

Intercom

Pilot/Co-pilot Intercom with Push to Talk

Door Openers

Door Stewards pneumatic door openers Pilot/Co-Pilot

Mirrors

Landing Gear under-wing mirrors

Grab Handles

Polished Aluminum Tail Grab Handles

Steps

Boarding/Fuel Steps

Floats

EDO 3500 Amphibious Floats (Excellent Condition) with removable OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNT & dual oars

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
New Interior & Headliner, New Interior Plastics + Carbon Fiber Front Panels, Absolutely Gorgeous
Exterior Notes
Ceramic Coated, Shows As A 10 On A One To Ten Scale, Absolutely Gorgeous

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540
Propeller Model
McCauley C-401, 86" BLACK MAC

Asking Price

$349,900

Aircraft Location

Camarillo, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 19, 2026: $349,900 - trade-a-plane

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