1978 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Canandaigua, New York
This 1978 Cessna A185F Amphibian, registration N4800Q, is a rare single-owner aircraft with an exceptionally well-documented history. Sold by Van Bortel Aircraft, this airplane was originally acquired in 2016 from its first and only owner, an 80+-year-old blueberry farmer from Canada, with just 746 total time since new. The airframe has always been hangared, flown on fresh water, and remains free of any hail or corrosion. The seller, who has owned the aircraft since, undertook a three-year, nearly $1 million complete renovation, resulting in what is described as a like-new condition aircraft with all original logbooks and factory paperwork....
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 998 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 195 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 195 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- All Original Logbooks and all the Original Factory Paperwork (POH, Weight and Balance, Factory Order Forms, Logbook Bag, etc.)
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 - PFD GMN-01218 ADHARS GMU-44 Magnetometer OAT Probe Database SD Card Technology (SVT)
MFD
Garmin G5 - MFD Analyzer RPM Sensor Temp Sensor Carb Temp Sensor Temp Transducer Fuel Flow Transducer
AP
Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot with Trim AP Controller Roll Servo Pitch Servo Trim Servo
Weather
Garmin GDL-69A - SXM Weather/Music Receiver
GPS
Garmin GTN 650NXi - Com/Nav/WAAS GPS GPS Antenna Comant Left Com Antenna Data Base SD Card Smart
Comms
Garmin GTN 750NXi - #2 Com/Nav/WAAS GPS GPS Antenna Comant Com Antenna Data Base SD Card
Audio
Garmin GMA-35C - Bluetooth Audio Panel Comant Marker Antenna
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Comant Transponder Antenna
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Comant Transponder Antenna
EMS
Garmin G5 - Pilot Standby Instrument GPS Antenna Battery Co-Pilot Standby Instrument GPS Antenna Battery
Additional Equipment
Floats
Wipline 3000A - Amphibious Floats
Flight Stream
Garmin Flight Stream 510
Smart Glide
Garmin Smart Glide - with Switch
CO Guardian
CO Guardian 451 - CO CO Detector
ELT
Artex ELT-1000 - 400 MHz ELT ELT Remote Mounted Switch ELT Antenna
Lighting
Whelen - LED Taxi/Landing Lights Wingtip Strobes
Fuel System
CiES - Fuel Probe/Senders
Battery
Concorde - Battery With Contactor
Flap Indicator
Flap Position Indicator Flap Position Transmitter
Alternate Static Source
Alternate Static Source Valve
Factory Float Kit
Factory Corrosion Proofed
USB Power
Garmin GSB-15 - Dual USB Power Points
Corrosion Protection
Factory Corrosion Proofed
Carbon Monoxide Detector
CO Guardian 451 - CO CO Detector
Air System
Alternate Static Source Valve
STOL Kit
Robertson STOL Kit
Float Kit
Factory Float Kit
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Factory Original Chestnut Leather
- Exterior Notes
- New Paint by Wipaire. Factory Original Colors and Scheme. Allover White and Yellow
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-550
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller
Asking Price
$899,500
Aircraft Location
Canandaigua, New York
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 10, 2026: $899,500 - trade-a-plane
May 10, 2026: $899,500 - controller
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Asking Price
$899,500
Aircraft Location
Canandaigua, New York
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 10, 2026: $899,500 - trade-a-plane
May 10, 2026: $899,500 - controller
Contact Seller
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