1978 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Caldwell, ID, USA
This 1978 Cessna 185F, registered as N379JT, presents a compelling package with a recent, extensive mechanical and avionics overhaul atop a high-time airframe of 9,350 hours. The aircraft has just 36 hours since a factory remanufacture of its IO-520D engine and the installation of a factory-new McCauley propeller, both completed in 2025, and it has received a brand new annual inspection. It is equipped with a full, modern Garmin glass panel suite including a G3X touch screen display, a GTN 650xi navigator, a GFC 500 autopilot, a GTX 345R transponder with ADS-B In & Out, and a G5 backup instrument. Performance features include a factory float...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerial Surveying, Utility
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,350 lbs
- Seats
- 5
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 9,350 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 36 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 36 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Brand new annual
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 650xi - GTN GNC GPS Com
AP
Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Auto Pilot
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345R - GTX Transponder with ADSB IN&OUT
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345R - GTX Transponder with ADSB IN&OUT
Weather
Garmin GTX 345R - GTX Transponder with Bluetooth capabilities to your device to show weather
Traffic
Garmin GTX 345R - GTX Transponder with Bluetooth capabilities to your device to show traffic
PFD
Garmin G3X - with synthetic vision
MFD
Garmin G3X - with synthetic vision
Additional Equipment
Float Kit
Factory float kit
Fuel System
Long range fuel
Landing Lights
AeroLED - Landing and taxi lights with pulse
Safety Harness
BAS shoulder harness
Oil System
Airwolf remote oil filter, Oil Quick Drain
Tailwheel
10" tailwheel
Seats
STC'd C206 removable rear seats
Interior
Selkirk interior
Visors
Rosen - Visors
Windshield
One piece windshield
Wheels
Alaska gear company 6 bolt wheels
Cargo Net
Handles
Tail pull handles
Exhaust System
Lower cowl louvers
Fuel Injection
Gami - injectors
Door Stewards
USB Ports
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 7.5/10
- Paint Year
- 1998
- Interior Notes
- Interior is a 6/10, seats are in great condition, headliner has two small blemishes. Selkirk interior.
- Exterior Notes
- Paint is 30 years old but in great condition 7.5/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-520D
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$325,000
Aircraft Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 28, 2026: $325,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 19, 2026: $330,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
Jan 28, 2026: $345,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$325,000
Aircraft Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 28, 2026: $325,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 19, 2026: $330,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
Jan 28, 2026: $345,000 - trade-a-plane
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