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1979 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • OH, USA

This 1979 Cessna A185F, registered with a total time of 2,097 hours, has just 35 hours since a major overhaul. The engine is an IO520D, featuring all new firewall forward components. The airframe has accumulated 3,730 hours in what the seller describes as "whip air." The aircraft is equipped with Cleveland wheels and brakes, the landing gear and tailwheel stinger have been overhauled, and new McFarland jack screws have been installed. Additional notable upgrades include BAS tail pull handles, flap gap seals, and BAS shoulder harnesses. The interior has been completely redone with leather wrapping and double-stitched glareshield and door...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,097 hrs
Engine 1 Time
35 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Audio

Par 400 - Audio Bluetooth Music Phone

Comms

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC

PFD

Avidyne AV30 - 2

MFD

Avidyne AV HSI

GPS

Garmin GDL 65R - GDL ADSB and Out

Weather

XM Weather

Traffic

Terrian, XM Weather

ADSB

Garmin GDL 65R - GDL ADSB and Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 65R - GDL ADSB and Out

EMS

AV Mag

Additional Equipment

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Covers

Bruce's Custom Covers

Wildlife Control

3 730 Whip Air

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Redone interior leather wrapped double stitched glairshield and door handles. SCS interior carpet.
Exterior Notes
New side glass.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-D
Engine Power
300 HP

Asking Price

$345,000

Aircraft Location

OH, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $345,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 20, 2026

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Asking Price

$345,000