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1981 Cessna A185F AmphibianSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Willoughby, OH, USA

This 1981 Cessna A185F Amphibian represents a comprehensively restored aircraft with significant upgrades. The airframe has 4,343 total hours and underwent a complete restoration in September 2021, which included new paint in Matterhorn White with Gray and Black accents and a new charcoal leather interior. The aircraft is equipped with PK 3050A amphibious floats installed in June 2024 and features numerous STC modifications including a Sportsman STOL kit, WingX STOL kit, Micro VG kit, and a PPonk beef-up kit. The Continental engine has 255 hours since major overhaul and produces 300 horsepower, paired with a McCauley 3-blade propeller.

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Year: 1981

Make: Cessna

Series: 185 Skywagon

Model: A185F Amphibian

Serial #: 18504141

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Amphibious, Utility, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,343 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 255 hrs (SMOH)

Inspection Status: Last Annual Inspection completed 3/7/2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC VHF NAV/COM/VOR/ILS/GS 10W Radio, Backup Nav Head

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 35R - Audio Panel

Traffic

Garmin GTS 825 - TCAS

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345R - Transponder with ADS-B

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - with Engine Gauges and Charts,

EMS/EIS

Garmin G3X Touch - with Engine Gauges

Additional Equipment

Angle of Attack

Eagle AOA - AOA with Probe

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Artex ELT

Lighting System

AeroLED Nav/Strobe - LED Taxi and Landing Lights, Lights, Low Profile

Fuel System

CIES Fuel Senders - CIES Sending Units, Extended Tanks (92/88 usable)

Ignition System

ACS Ignition - ACS System

Electrical System

PlanePower Voltage Regulator - 28V System with External APU Plug for Charging/Starting, Sealed Aviation

Floats

PK 3050A - PK Amphibious Floats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2021

Paint Year: 2021

Interior Notes: Aircraft is in excellent condition with a fully restored standard configured interior. The aircraft features charcoal leather seats with matching sidewalls.