1979 Cessna A185F AmphibianSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1979 Cessna A185F Amphibian (Registration C-GAIX) is a commercially operated floatplane with a freshly overhauled Continental IO520F engine completed in January 2025, showing 0 hours since major overhaul against a 1,900-hour TBO. The airframe has 16,965.7 total hours and is equipped with Wipline 3730 amphibious floats, a Robertson STOL kit for enhanced short-field performance, and Flint Aero extended-range fuel tip tanks for increased operational flexibility. The Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F8429 propeller was installed in May 2020 with 575.4 hours since new.

Avionics include a Garmin suite with a MAP 196 GPS and GTX 327 transponder, complemented by King KX 175B NAV/COMM 1, KY 92 COMM 2, and KI 209 ILS/NAV indicator for robust IFR capability. Additional features include SkyTrac DSAT-200 tracking, a Kannad 406AF ELT, and Electronics International engine monitoring. The aircraft is further equipped with full dual controls, an articulating left pilot seat, and SoundEx thermal/acoustic insulation for cabin comfort. External load STCs cover floats, amphibs, and Wipline 3000 series skis, making it a versatile platform for remote operations. Based at CYSM, this A185F is turnkey for commercial or private amphibious missions.