# 1965 CESSNA A185E

**Price:** USD 219,000
**Location:** Hamilton, United States
**Total Time:** 7045 hours

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## Description

Flybuyer Aircraft Sales presents this beautifully upgraded Cessna 185 Skywagon. With a Continental IO-520D, Sportsman STOL kit, factory float kit, refreshed interior and a fresh annual, this aircraft combines performance, utility and timeless Cessna ruggedness. Whether you're flying off dirt, gravel or water, this 185 is equipped for it all.

Airframe
• AFTT: 7045.2 hrs
• Factory float kit
• Sportsman STOL kit (STC)
• P.Ponk Landing Gear Reinforcement Kit (STC)
• Bubble door windows (STC) with dual latches
• Electric hydraulic power pack (for amphibs or skis)
• Refueling steps
• Empty Weight: 1900 lbs
• Gross Weight: 3200 lbs
• Useful Load: 1,300 lbs

Engine / Propeller
• Continental IO-520D 
	• 323.1 hrs SNEW
	• 300 HP takeoff / 285 HP continuous @ 2700 RPM
	• S/N: 581579 (STC# SA525NW)
• McCauley D2A34C58-NO / 90AT-4, 2-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller
	• 18 hrs SMOH
• New battery (extra cranking amps - STC)
• Fuel capacity: Long-range tanks (84 gallons)
• All new fuel bladders

Avionics / Equipment
• Recently installed Avionics master switch + circuit breakers (Intercom, Audio, COM, GPS, XPDR, ALT ENC)
• Traditional six-pack layout
• King KY-197 COM radio
• King KA-134 audio panel
• Garmin Aera 796 GPS with panel dock
• Garmin GTX-330 transponder
• Flightcom intercom
• ADS-B Wing-X system will be installed for new owner

Interior / Exterior
• Freshly upholstered seats
• New flooring
• New headliner
• Refreshed interior panels
• Inertial reel shoulder harnesses
• New seat tracks
• Recent paint in excellent condition
• All new tires and brake pads
	• Mains: Air Trac 8.50-6
	• Tailwheel: STA 2.80/2.50
• New 406 ELT (installed August 2025)

Float Option
• Amphibious floats are available for an additional $5,000 if purchased with the aircraft. If sold separately, price is $25,000.
	• Believed to be Edo 2850s-buyer to verify
	• Floats are sold as-is

This refreshed early Cessna 185 offers the perfect balance of simplicity and capability. Equipped with a powerful IO-520D, factory float kit and a very nicely refreshed interior, it's ready to fly today-or customize into your ideal backcountry or floatplane setup. A new three-blade propeller or additional modifications can be arranged upon request (airplane is owned by an aviation maintenance company).

•Last Annual: August 2025
•New W&B: August 2025
•Damage History: Overturned twice (landing on floats in mud and while tied down during a storm)
•Located in Hamilton, MT

Contact Rob Roy at Flybuyer Aircraft Sales
rob@flybuyer.com

All specifications subject to buyer verification. Buyer agrees to use AEROtitle escrow services for registration and funds transfer. Estimated fees are $550, split evenly between buyer and seller. Logs and 150+ photos available to serious inquiries.

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## Seller Information

**Contact:** Rob Roy

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