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1981 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Auburn, WA, USA

This 1981 Cessna A185F, registration N185TR, is currently undergoing a significant turbine conversion and represents a joint venture opportunity. With 9,900 hours total time on the airframe, the aircraft features a zero-time engine since major overhaul, an Allison 250 B17C engine rated at 420-450 SHP, and a zero-time propeller. The project is utilizing either a Hartzell HC-B3TF-7A/T10173-11R 3-bladed propeller or an MT 5-blade option, with an STC application in process.

The conversion work includes avionics and panel installation currently in progress, while the interior is described as soundproof and bare. Estimated thrust is near 2,000...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
N185TR
Serial #
18504355

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
9,900 hrs
Engine 1 Time
(SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
(SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Avionics / Equipment in process

Comms

Avionics / Equipment in process

Autopilot

Avionics / Equipment in process

Audio

Avionics / Equipment in process

PFD

Avionics / Equipment in process

MFD

Avionics / Equipment in process

Additional Equipment

Sound Proofing

Sound Proof bare

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior in process
Exterior Notes
Paint classified

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turboprop
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Allison
Engine Model
250 B17C
Engine Power
450 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-B3TF-7A/T10173-11R 3-bladed or MT 5 blade

Asking Price

$595,900

Aircraft Location

Auburn, WA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 28, 2025: $595,900 - trade-a-plane

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