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1980 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tower, MN, USA

This 1980 Cessna 185F (N6397E) presents as a well-maintained floatplane with 1,870 total hours on the airframe and a 780-hour engine since major overhaul. The aircraft is currently configured with PK 3500C floats (no wheel gear included) and features a 50-hour Hartzell 86" Voyager propeller. The avionics suite includes dual KX170 nav/coms, an audio panel, autopilot, and transponder, with the seller noting it would make an excellent candidate for a Garmin panel upgrade.

The C185 has been used exclusively in fresh water and comes with long-range fuel capability. Interior features include leather front seats and removable Cessna rear jump...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
185
Model
185F
Tail #
N6397E
Serial #
18504039

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,870 hrs
Engine 1 Time
780 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
50 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Comms

KX170 - 2

Audio

Audio panel

Autopilot

Auto pilot

Transponder

Additional Equipment

Floats

PK 3500C - PK floats, no wheel gear

Fuel System

Long range fuel

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Leather front seats, Cessna rear removable jump seats
Exterior Notes
Nice low time C185 always hangared and fresh water use

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540
Propeller Model
Hartzell 86" Voyager

Asking Price

$249,000

Aircraft Location

Tower, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2025: $249,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $259,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

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