Pick me up today for spring float flying, needs absolutely nothing, these 185’s don’t come around often, a rare NO DAMAGE since new with all logs present and nicely organized! No expense has been spared on maintenance, zero corrosion, and minimal time on amphib floats!! Exceptionally low time w/ 3000 hrs TT, IO-520 w/ 925 SMOH by Western Skyways, Black Mac 86” Seaplane Propeller with less than 200 hrs since overhaul, currently on Wipline 3730 amphibs installed by Wipaire in 2017. Performance mod’s include Sportsman STOL leading edge cuff & VG’s! Less than 500 hours of float time since new in 1977, landing gear included & beefed up P Ponk Gear upgrades on oversized 8.500×6 wheels with XP 10” Tail wheel & locking option. time on straight floats with the majority of life spent in dry country on wheels. Comfortable and versatile interior w/ Atlee Dodge 2nd row, modernized custom metal instrument panel w/ a handful of Garmin upgrades & Auto Pilot! All logs scanned for review & detailed photos available! Needs absolutely nothing, a stunning example an high performing 185 that has preserved a bit of Cessna 185 nostalgia but has been nicely modernized for safety! Located just outside of KMSP (Minneapolis) for showing!
Paint: Sharp 185, custom paint completed at Park Rapids Aviation in 2019, updated to modern scheme w/ Blue and Diamond Silver striping. All control surfaces reskinned prior to paint, work completed by Blackhurst Aviation, repair done right and highly documented, rated 10/10.
Interior: Saddle Brown Pilot & Co Pilot seating, dual BRS Shoulder harnesses, articulating Pilot Seat, Tan Selkirch Fiberglass sidewalls, Atlee Dodge easy fold 2nd row, quick clean black vinyl flooring, set up perfectly for versatile missions.
Annual: Fresh Annual Completed by Bob Timm @ Surfside 11/2023, compression check: 76/76/74/76/78/70 all over 80
Original Landplane Gear included:
- PPONK Gear Beef UP-Kit
- Kenmore Air 8.50×6.00 Mains w/ Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
- XP 10” Tail Wheel assembly
- Locking Tail Wheel