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1977 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Galesburg, IL, USA

A 1977 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration N866PH, with a total airframe time of 3,890 hours, presents as an exceptionally well-equipped and well-maintained backcountry aircraft. It is based in Galesburg, Illinois, and has been always hangared with complete logs since new, with the seller claiming no damage history. The airframe is complemented by a major powertrain upgrade: a Lycoming IO-550D engine with a Seaplanes West engine mount installed new in 2018, now with only 510 hours since new (TBO of 2,000 hours), paired with a Hartzell PHC-C3YR-1RF three-blade aluminum propeller also at 510 hours since new. The annual inspection is due in...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
N866PH
Serial #
18503167

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,890 hrs
Engine 1 Time
510 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
510 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete logs since new
Inspection Status
Annual Due: April 2027. IFR Check: In Progress. Airworthy Yes.

Avionics

PFD

Aspen EFD-1000 - Evolution Primary Flight Display

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - NAV/COM

Audio

PS Engineering PMA7000B - PS Audio Panel

ADSB

L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

EMS

JPI EDM-700 - JPI Engine Monitor 6 Cyl EGT CHT

Additional Equipment

Portable GPS

Garmin Aera 660 - Portable GPS

Fuel Flow

Electronics International Fuel Flow - Manifold RPM Gauges

Fuel Flow Computer

Shadin - Fuel Flow Computer

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Flint Tip Tanks & Factory Long Range Fuel (74 Gals - 98 Gals Total Fuel)

STOL Modifications

Wing X-STOL Extensions

Vortex Generators

Seat Belts

BAS Pull Handles - BAS BAS

Windows

Patroller / Spotter Bubble Windows

Landing Gear

P. Ponk Main Landing Gear Attachments

Door Assist

Steward Gas Spring Door Assist

Oil Filter

Airwolf Oil Filter

Starter

Sky Tec Starter

Engine Pre-Heater

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Vents

Flight Products Wing Root Vents

ELT

Artex ELT

Extended Baggage

Lighting

Quasar L.E.D. - L.E.D. Landing, Taxi Lights, and Wing-tip Strobes

Tires

8.6 Main Tires & 10 Inch Tailwheel

Engine Gauges

JMI Engine Gauges

Seat Locks

Seat Locks & Door Guardians

Center V Bar Support

Engine Instrumentation

Electronics International Fuel Flow - Manifold RPM JMI

Engine Mount

Seaplanes West Engine Mount - STC

Fuel Tanks

Flint Tip Tanks - Factory Long Range Fuel (74 Gals 98 Gals Total Fuel)

STOL Kit

Wing X-STOL - X-STOL Extensions

Ventilation

Flight Products Wing Root Vents

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Tasteful Gray and Beige leather interior with matching leather sidewall panels, and a wool headliner and carpet. Folding rear seats with a quick-removal kit and bubble-style Patroller windows create excellent visibility!
Exterior Notes
Very attractive Cream and Green paint scheme with a Silver accent stripe, Abrasion Boots, Red Flint Wing Tips and Polished Spinner

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-550D
Engine Power
Unknown
Propeller Model
Hartzell PHC-C3YR-1RF 3-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$357,500

Aircraft Location

Galesburg, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 25, 2026: $357,500 - trade-a-plane

Jun 25, 2026: $357,500 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 25, 2026

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