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1985 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Taylor, TX, USA

This 1985 Cessna A185F presents as a well-maintained example of the sought-after taildragger model, currently showing 6,602 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive overhaul and refurbishment in 2017, including a fuselage alignment verification on a fixture, and received a fresh exterior paint job at that time. The interior was updated in 2018 with new burgundy red leather seating at a cost exceeding $20,000, configured for six passengers.

The Continental IO520D engine shows 1,990.4 hours since overhaul, operating on condition with a TBO of 2,200 hours, paired with a McCauley D3A34C403 aluminum three-blade...

Year
1985
Make
Cessna
Series
185
Model
A185F

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,602 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,990.4 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,906 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Current Annual Inspection

Avionics

Comms

Bendix King KY96A - VHF Radio

Audio

Bendix King KMA 24H - KMA Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Appareo Straus ESG - ESG ADS-B Transponder

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

Additional Equipment

STOL Kit

Sportsman STOL Kit - STOL STC SA2256WE

Sun Visor

Rosen Sun Visor - STC SA00871SE

Engine Mount

Seaplanes West Engine Mount - STC SA01573NY

Landing Gear Brackets

P Pong Outboard LG Brackets - P LG STC SA4170NM

Exhaust System

Acorn Welding Exhaust System - SA97-33

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter - STC SA71GL

Windscreen

LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen - LP STC SA4741NM

Door Stewards

Door Stewards - STC S01120SE

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2018
Paint Year
2017
Interior Notes
More than $20,000 spent on fresh burgundy red leather seats!
Exterior Notes
Back to metal with fresh repaint in 2017

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO520D
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley D3A34C403

Asking Price

$299,000

Aircraft Location

Taylor, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 17, 2025: $299,000(+$4,872) - controller

May 15, 2025: $294,128(-$2,305) - controller

May 14, 2025: $296,433(+$628) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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