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1980 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Port Elgin , ON CAN

This 1980 Cessna A185F, registration C-GIAL (serial number 18504138), is offered for sale at 209,000 USD in Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is a VFR-equipped, four-seat aircraft with factory float and ski fittings, giving it a versatile utility mission profile. Total airframe time stands at approximately 10,427 hours (the listing text cites 10,407.2 hours), and the aircraft comes with complete records since new, dated November 5, 1980. The most recent annual was completed May 19, 2026, and the seller reports all applicable ADs and service bulletins checked and completed. Notable recent maintenance includes completion of Tail AD 2020-21-22 on...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
C-GIAL
Serial #
18504138

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Backcountry, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,427 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,429 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
109 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete records since new Nov 05 1980
Inspection Status
Annual completed May 19, 2026; all ADs and SB checked and completed; tail AD 2020-21-22 completed May 08 2025; 500 HR magneto inspection performed May 08 2025; prior static and ADS-B recertification completed July 13 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 175

Comms

Garmin GTR 205D

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345D - GTX ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345D - GTX ADS-B

Additional Equipment

Float Fittings

Factory float fittings

Ski Fittings

Factory ski fittings

Tires and Tubes

Michelin Condor 8.00x6 - tires and tubes installed May 2026

Taxi and Landing Lights

Partmetheus Taxi and Landing Lights - installed May 08 2025

Engine Preheat System

Tanis Engine Preheat System - installed May 08 2026

Engine, Windshield and Cowl Covers

ELT

ELT 406 - ELT checked and recertified June 03 2026

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1980
Paint Year
1980

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520D
Propeller Model
McCauley 3 Blade D3A345C 403-B

Asking Price

$209,000

Aircraft Location

Port Elgin , ON CAN

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2026: $209,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Oct 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$209,000