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1985 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA

This 1985 Cessna A185F, located in Taylor, Texas, presents a well-maintained example of the sought-after tailwheel utility aircraft. The airframe has a total time of 6,602 hours and underwent a significant overhaul and refurbishment in 2017, which included a back-to-metal repaint and the airframe being fitted to a fixture to attest to fuselage alignment. The interior was refreshed in 2018 with new burgundy red leather seats, noted as an over $20,000 investment. The aircraft is equipped with a Continental IO520D engine showing 1,990.4 hours since overhaul against a 2,200-hour TBO and is described as running on condition, paired with a...

Year
1985
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
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

ADSB

Appareo Straus ESG - ESG ADSB Transponder

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33 - Bracket

Air Filter

Air Filter STC SA71GL

Windscreen

LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen - LP STC SA4741NM

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

Door Stewards

Door Stewards - STC S01120SE

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Artex 406 - ELT

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

$275,000

Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 16, 2025: $275,000(-$24,000) - controller

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

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

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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