Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting brings to market this 1975 Cessna A185F
A proven, well-documented Cessna A185F (currently on a part 135 certificate) — Powered by an overhauled Continental IO-520-D with 431 hours SMOH and an overhauled Hartzell three-blade prop, this aircraft is ready to work. Equipped with long-range fuel tanks, Horton STOL kit, Wing "X" extensions, and a capable panel including the Garmin GNC 250XL and uAvionix AV-30C.
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AIRFRAME
- TTAF: 7,653 Hours
- Useful Load (on floats): 1,464 lbs | Useful Load (on wheels): 1,771 lbs
- Empty Weight (on floats): 2,061 lbs | Empty Weight (on wheels): 1,753 lbs
- Max Gross Weight: 3,525 lbs
- Alaska Bush Wheels/8.50×10 Michelin Condor Tires (installed April 2026)
- PK 3500C Straight Floats (Available)
- Horton STOL Kit
- Wing “X” STOL Extensions (Wing Extensions)
- Long Range Fuel Tanks
- Wheelen Anti-Collision Beacon
- Observation Window & Sky Lights
- Step, Handles, and BAS Tail Handles
- Ski Brackets
- Leather seats: Atlee Dodge 2nd-Row Passenger Seats, Rear Bench Seat (3rd Row)
- Stripped and painted in 2014
ENGINE
- Continental IO-520-D
- Overhauled by Alaskan Aircraft Engines, Anchorage AK (October 2022)
- SMOH: 431 Hours | TBO: 1,700 hrs / 12 years
- Slick Magnetos
- Skytec Starter (replaced 2022)
PROP
- Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/8468A-6R
- Overhauled by A.C. Propeller Service, Seattle WA (January 2023)
- SMOH: 431 Hours | TBO: 2,400 hrs / 72 months
- Aerotech PCU-5000 Governor
AVIONICS
- King/Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com
- Garmin GNC 250XL Nav/Com/GPS
- King/Bendix KT 76A Mode C Transponder
- uAvionix AV-30C
- uAvionix Skybeacon TSO ADS-B Out
- Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
- ACK E04 ELT — 406 MHz
Disclaimer
The Seller and Agent provide the information herein solely to assist prospective buyers in their evaluation of the aircraft. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors and omissions may occur. All specifications, equipment, features, times, statuses, and conditions are the sole responsibility of the Buyer to verify prior to closing. Neither Seller nor Agent shall be held liable for any discrepancies, errors, or omissions discovered after closing, nor are they obligated to provide any equipment, features, inspections, or other considerations beyond what is expressly agreed upon. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice, and are subject to prior sale, withdrawal from the market, or unavailability.