1973 Cessna 185F Skywagon

Name: 1973 Cessna 185F Skywagon
SKU: 11710
Availability: InStock

Manufacturer: Cessna

Hitchcock Aviation proudly offers this 1973 Cessna 185F Skywagon, equipped with a 300HP IO-520 engine. This highly upgraded, reliable, and efficient aircraft is ideal for your mission needs. It features a one-piece windshield, Cleveland wheels and brakes, a factory float kit, a new interior with leather seats, new rubber flooring, an all-electric panel with two Garmin G5s, and Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, among many other features. The airframe has 6,653 hours of total time and is fitted with a factory remanufactured IO-520 engine with 878 SFRM hours. Take to the skies in this well-maintained 185, upgraded for versatility and performance. It is ready to support your backcountry and adventure flying needs with upgrade modifications and top-tier equipment.
This Skywagon is turnkey and ready to fly, with a recent annual inspection completed and prepared for immediate operation. Priced at $295,000.

$295,000.00

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Basic Specifications

Registration Number: N2678S
Serial Number: 18502265
Year: 1973
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Location: Twin Falls (KTWF)
Condition: Used
Flight Rules: VFR
Number of Seats: 4

Additional information

Registration Number	N2678S
Year	1973
Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	A185F
Engine Specifications	Total Time Engine: 878.6 Hrs. SFRM, 23.1 Hrs. STOH 2023 Engine Model: Continental IO-520-D141B 300 HP April 2004 S/N 828189-R
Avionics & Radios	GPS/Nav/Comm: Garmin 430WAAS GPS/Com #2: Garmin SL 30 Transponder: Appareo Stratus ESG ADSB In/Out Audio Panel: PS Engineering PMA 7000M Autopilot: GFC-500 Fully Coupled Autopilot (New August 2024) Attitude Indicator: Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument HSI: Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Engine Monitor JPI EDM – 730 Six Cylinder Monitor Angle of Attack: Angle Legacy AOA Marine Radio: Icom
Airframe	Total Time Airframe: 6653.6 Hrs. Airframe: Factory Float Kit, Zinc Chromate Corrosion Proofing, Lift Rings, Windshield V Brace, Stainless Steel Cables, 84 Gallons Long Range Fuel. Many Upgrades and Modifications.
Propeller	Total Time Prop: 1241.6 Hrs. PSOH Prop Model: Hartzell 3-Blade Wide Chord PHC-C34F-1RF
Modifications/Conversions	• Cleveland Wheels and Double Puck Brakes – STC • Brackett Air Filter – STC • Air Planes Services Fuel Reservoir Quick Drain – STC • XP Mods XPM 14” Locking Tail Wheel Assembly – STC • New LP Areo One Piece Windshield Installed 2025 – STC • Shadin Fuel Sending Units • Airwolf Remote Oil Filter – STC • Concord Battery – 2023 • Whelen LED Landing and Taxi Lights • Tail Elevator Jack Screws Inspection Hole Added • Cessna Cowling Cooling Louvers – STC • Cowl Fairing – STC • P-Ponk Landing Gear Kit – STC • New Acorn Welding Heat Exchanger/Muffler • New Selkirk Glareshield – STC • New Selkirk Interior Panels– STC • New Selkirk Extended Baggage Cover– STC • New Selkirk Rubber Insulation • New Sport Aircraft Seat Upholstery for all Four Seats • New SCS Flooring • BAS Shoulder Harness System – STC • BAS Tail Pull Handles – STC • Door Steward – STC • New Panel Fabricated 2019 • Rosen Sun Visors – STC • Alpha Systems AOA Legacy Angle of Attack Indicator • Bubble Window on Cabin Doors – STC • Stratus USB Charging Plug • Bose Headset Plugs • Engine Pre-Heat • Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots • Pilot Side Articulating Seat • New McFarlane Seat Rails
Exterior	Condition 8/10. Completely Stripped and Painted 1985. Overall White with Maroon and Gold Accents in the 80’s Factory Cessna 180/185 paint scheme. No Hail or Corrosion damage.
Interior	Condition 8+/10. New Selkirk Interior, New Sport Aircraft Seat Leather Upholstery on all Four Seats, New SCS, Flooring, New Selkirk Extended Baggage, New Selkirk Rubber Insulation, New SCS Flooring, BAS Shoulder Harness System.
Inspection	Annual Inspection: 6/6/2025 Artex ELT 345, Battery Due: 8/31/2028 Transponder Test: 8/5/2024 Pitot/Static Test: 8/5/2024 Slick Magnetos O/H: Overhauled 33.6 Hrs. Tailcone AD 20-21-22: 2021 due again 2026 or TT 7063 Hrs. Replaced Outboard Rear Stabilizer Hinge Brackets – 1500 Hrs or 10 Years Weight and Balance Empty 1879 Lbs., Useful 1470 Lbs. Complete Logbooks