1978 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Salida, CO, USA

This 1978 Cessna 185F, registered as N8400Q, is a low-time, turnkey backcountry platform with a total airframe time of 2,381 hours. The aircraft is powered by a Continental IO-520D engine with 785 hours since major overhaul and is equipped with a 2-blade MT propeller with 607 hours since new. The airframe features all-new landing gear including titanium main gear and tail stinger, PPonk brackets, Alaska Gear Company aluminum wheels and brakes, a Landing Gear Works 10-inch tailwheel assembly, and new Goodyear 8.50x6 tires. It has a McFarlane flap roller kit, complete logs, and no damage history.

The panel was installed in 2025 as a cohesive,...

Year: 1978

Make: Cessna

Series: 185 Skywagon

Model: 185F

Tail #: N8400Q

Serial #: 18503682

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Backcountry, Utility

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 1,459 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,381 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 785 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 607 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GTR 205 - GTR COM

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (ADS-B In/Out)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (ADS-B In/Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (ADS-B In/Out)

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - w/ EIS

EMS

Garmin G3X Touch - w/ EIS

Additional Equipment

Ignition System

SureFly - Electronic Ignition, New Magneto, New Ignition Harness

Exhaust System

New Floatplane Muffler and Exhaust

Landing Gear

PPonk - All New Titanium Main Titanium Tail Stinger, Brackets, Aluminum Wheels Brakes, 10" Tailwheel Assembly, New 8.50x6 Tires Tubes

Seats

Sportsman - Front Seats, Stowable Rear Seats

Interior Panels

Selkirk - Interior Panels

Harnesses

BAS - BAS 4-point Harnesses w/ Rotary Buckles

Lighting

Complete LED Exterior Lighting (Landing, Taxi, Nav, Strobe, Beacon), LED Interior and Panel Lighting

Flap System

McFarlane - Flap Roller Kit

Baffle Seals

Airforms - New Baffle Seals

Spark Plugs

Fine Wire Spark Plugs

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2026

Interior Notes: Completely New Interior. Built for Durability and Real Use, Not Just Looks: Sportsman Front Seats, LakeVue Aeronautics Stowable Rear Seats, Extended Baggage, Selkirk Interior Panels, Vinyl Flooring (Easy Clean, No Nonsense), Vinyl Headliner, BAS 4-point Harnesses w/ Rotary Buckles, Custom Braided Grab Handles, LED Interior and Panel Lighting, Modern Yokes. This is a Practical, High-end Backcountry Interior That Will Actually Hold Up.