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CessnaAmphibians & floatplanes · Sandown, NH 03873 United States

1977 Cessna 185F Amphibian

Price
$369,900
Year
1977
Total time
2,772 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
CESSNA 185F
Registration #
N78BL
Serial #
18503324
Total time
2772
Engine 1 Time
541 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
541 SNEW
Useful Load
1609 lb
Condition
Used
Year Painted
2006
Flight Rules
IFR

Airframe

  • No Damage History / Complete Log Books / Hangared
  • 2772 Hours Total Time
  • Annual inspection Sept 2026
  • Tail AD inspection done at annual Sept 2026
  • BAS Shoulder Harnesses
  • Extended Baggage
  • Tail Handle Kit
  • Stainless Steel Screws

Engine

Continental IO-520D 541 Hours SMOH (2014)

88" McCauley Black Mac 541 Hours Since New (2014)

Comprehensive annual Sept 2026 at a Cessna Service Center. Removed all lifters and borescoped the cylinders for pics and video showing no corrosion or pitting. This was done for the buyers piece of mind.

Avionics

  • Standard 6-Pack Instruments
  • Garmin 530W
  • S-Tec 55X Auto Pilot
  • King KX170B
  • Garmin GTX345 Transponder w/ ADSB
  • Artex 345 ELT
  • IFR Pitot Static Check August 2026

Interior

Interior
Leather/articulating seats in excellent condition. 3rd row seating.

Painted in 2006 using Imron paint. Always hangared and in excellent condition. Just detailed, touched up and waxed. Condition (8.5/10)

Detailed Description

1977 Cessna 185. Only 2772 hrs total time! No damage history / complete logbooks. PK 3050 amphibs, wheels and skis. Fresh annual and IFR cert Sept 2026. IO-520 w/ 541 hrs SMOH w/ 88" Black Mac prop. Garmin 530w, S-Tec 55x Autopilot, extended baggage, long range fuel, leather interior, shoulder harnesses, Tannis engine pre-heat and more! Always hangared, no salt water and super clean. This is the one you've been waiting for!

Remarks

  • PK 3050 Amphibs
  • Conventional Gear w/8.50 Tires
  • Airglas 3600 Wheel Penetration Skis
  • Useful load on floats 1030 lbs
  • Useful load on wheels 1609 lbs
  • Annual inspection completed 9/2026
  • Tail inspection AD completed 9/2026
  • IFR Pitot Static Check 8/2026
  • Excellent condition inside and out! Please call or text for details or to set up a showing.

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