This 1977 Cessna 185F Skywagon, registration N501044, presents as a highly upgraded, IFR-ready amphibious platform with a total airframe time of 3,580 hours. The aircraft is equipped with Wipaire 3730 amphibious floats and includes a set of fixed landing gear less than two years old. Its Continental IO-520D engine has 375 hours since major overhaul and is supported by a full Reiff preheat system, Camguard, and Blackstone oil analysis records. The aircraft turns with an 830-hour SNEW MTV-9-D three-blade propeller from MT.
The panel is centered on a modern Garmin suite including a GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD, a GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, and...
GPS
Garmin GTN 750 - GTN GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD
Comms
Garmin GTN 750 - GTN GPS/NAV/COMM/MFD, NAV/COM
AP
S-Tec System 50 - autopilot
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Aviation Audio Panel with Bluetooth
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Out and Transponder
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Out and Transponder
PFD
Garmin GI 275 - GI AHRS AI/ADI
EMS
JPI EDM 930 - JPI EDM Primary Engine Display
Navigation Equipment
Garmin GI 275 - GI AHRS HSI, VOR/LOC/GS
Engine Management
CiES Fuel Level Senders
Engine Preheat System
Reiff SL6 - Engine Preheat System, Full preheat system
USB Charger
Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB charger pilot/copilot
Floats
Wipaire 3730 - amphibious floats
Landing Gear
less than 2-year old fixed landing gear included
Interior Panels
full Selkirk side panels/baggage compartment and headliner
Flooring
Ameriteak Longpearl 0.100" vinyl flooring
Seating
new leather seating
Restraint System
Am-Safe Occupant Restraint System - seat locks, BAS
Sunvisor System
Rosen sunvisor system
Door Stewards
VG Kit
Micro Aerodynamics 3-surface VG kit
Tail Handles
BAS tail pull handles
Leading Edge Tape
PM-T2 - leading edge tape
Asking Price
$349,000
MI, USA
Nov 29, 2025: $349,000(+$20,000) - aircraftforsale
Aug 23, 2025: $329,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jul 2, 2025: $349,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$349,000
MI, USA
Nov 29, 2025: $349,000(+$20,000) - aircraftforsale
Aug 23, 2025: $329,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane
Jul 2, 2025: $349,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$349,000