This 1977 Cessna A185F floatplane (N6705H) is a versatile amphibious model with 9,713.3 total airframe hours, currently based in Anchorage, Alaska. The aircraft is powered by a Teledyne Continental IO-520-D engine with 1,804.6 hours since a factory overhaul in March 2010, paired with a McCauley three-bladed propeller overhauled in July 2021 showing 185.4 hours since service. The airframe features a factory seaplane kit, Wipaire ski fittings, and 80-gallon fuel tanks, making it well-equipped for Alaskan operations.
The panel includes a Bendix/King avionics suite with dual comms (KY196 and KX175B), a Trimble GPS, and an ADF, along with a JPI EDM 700 engine monitor and Electronic International fuel flow system for enhanced operational awareness. Additional upgrades include McFarlane control cables, a Reiff engine preheat system, LED lighting throughout, and a BAS shoulder harness. The aircraft also retains wheeled landing gear for conventional operations and includes a P-Ponk main gear reinforcement, Atlee Dodge rear jump seat, and interior electric heater for passenger comfort. This A185F presents as a well-maintained bush plane with recent propeller and engine overhauls, suited for rugged float and ski operations.
Asking Price
$191,000
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Apr 20, 2025: $191,000 - controller
Apr 20, 2025: $191,000 - trade-a-plane
Audio
Bendix/King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel
Comms
Bendix King KY196 - Comm
GPS
Trimble Nav GPS
navComm
Bendix King KX175B - nav/comm
ADF
Bendix King ADF
EMS/EIS
JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM engine monitor
Wheeled Landing Gear
Factory Seaplane
Fuel Tanks
80 Gallon Fuel Tanks
Ski Fittings
Wipaire Ski Fittings and axles
Main Gear
P-Ponk Main Gear beef up
Rear Jump Seat
F Atlee Dodge Rear Jump seat
Control Cables
McFarlane control cables
Fuel Flow
Electronic International fuel flow FT-60
Engine Pre Heat System
Reiff Engine pre heat system
Shoulder Harness
BAS shoulder harness
Tailwheel
Scott Tailwheel
LED Wing Nav
LED Tip Strobes
LED Anti Collision Beacon
LED Landing Taxi Light
LED landing taxi light with Maxpulse
Interior Electric Heater
Tail Pull Handles
Bas Tail pull handles
Ski Pump Bracket
Ski pump bracket and fluid reservoir installed
Asking Price
$191,000
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Apr 20, 2025: $191,000 - controller
Apr 20, 2025: $191,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$191,000