General
Year: 1985
Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: A185F
Condition: Used
FlightRules: VFR
Description: If you know what you are looking at, you appreciate how incredibly valued the C185 tail dragger is to the private pilot community. These aeroplanes are like art pieces - slowly accruing in value as the years past and the demand grows year on year. This example wants for nothing and our client is ready to see it fly off to a new owner. If ever there was a bullet proof aviation investment - the Cessna A185F is the poster child. Call or email to discuss - this is a valued aeroplane in todays market.
Airframe
Total Time: 6,602
Basic Empty Weight: 1,900 lb
STOL: Yes
Auxiliary Fuel Tank: Yes
Complete Logs: Yes
Airframe Notes: Overhauled and refurbished to superb condition in 2017. The airframe was fitted to a fixture to attest to the fuselage alignment.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model: CONTINENTAL IO520D
Engine 1 Time: 1,990.4 SOH
Engine TBO: 2200
Engine Notes: 1990 hours TSO with a limit of 2200 hours. Engine running on condition.
Props
Prop Manufacturer: MCCAULEY
Prop Model: D3A34C403
Prop Time: 1906 SOH
Number of Blades: 3
Blade Composition: Aluminum
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions: Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE
Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE
Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY
P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM
Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33
Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL
LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM
Door Stewards STC S01120SE
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model: BENDIX/KING
Avionics/Radios: Bendix King VHF KY96A radio
Bendix King KMA 24H Audio Panel
Appareo Straus ESG ADSB Transponder
Artex 406 ELT
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment: Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE
Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE
Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY
P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM
Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33
Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL
LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM
Door Stewards STC S01120SE
Exterior
Year Painted: 2017
Exterior Notes: Back to metal with fresh repaint in 2017
Interior
Year Interior: 2018
Number of Seats: 6
Configuration: Passenger
Interior Notes: More than $20,000 spent on fresh burgundy red leather seats!
Inspection Status
Inspection Status: Current Annual Inspection
Airworthy: Yes
USD $275,000