1979 CESSNA 185F


  • For Sale
  • 1979
  • CESSNA 185F
  • N888X
  • Not Listed
  • Nashua, NH USA

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  • For Sale
  • 1979
  • CESSNA 185F
  • N888X
  • Not Listed
  • Nashua, NH USA

Michael

General Specs (cont.)

3185

1356 SMOH

1010 SOH

1449 lb

Used

1979

1984

BTH

4

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

UNDER CONTRACT
1979 Cessna

TT 3185 as of 3-21-2024
IO 520-D (original) 
1356* SMOH 
360* TOH 
Comp 64/70/71/70/67/68 5/23 
No abnormal metal at last change 3/7/24
Prop McCauley D3A34C403 1010* SOH 7/2007

*I fly it regularly and will continue, times will increase a few hours per week. 

I Have flown it 50+ hours in the last 10 months. Only issue is a leaking rivet on top of one of the fuel tanks.

LOVE this plane but it simply does not fit the mission that I have developed a passion for (volunteer compassion/medical flights).

Plane sat for about 3 years after previous owner became ill then passed.  Went under extensive Annual 12/2022-5/2023.  

Highlights from that annual
All hoses and rubber replaced
New Engine Mounts
New Steel Gear from Landing Gear Works
New Michelin Tires/Tubes
New Alaskan Bushwheel 10 Inch Tailwheel
Stabilizer Jack Screws and bushing kit from McFarlane installed
Flap Bushings Replaced
Seat Tracks Replaced
Flap Handle Replaced
All known airframe and control surface issues were rectified
New Exhaust Manifolds 8/2023

IFR cert. I would get in this plane and fly it anywhere.  Great original straight example, never ground looped, never been on floats.  Has Factory Float kit and corrosion. Mostly original panel in good working order.  Outdated GPS. ADSB-out.

Avionics / Equipment

Original Panel all working.  ADB out.

Airframe

Original Paint.  No Damage, never ground looped. 

Plane sat for about 3 years after previous owner became ill then passed.  Went under extensive Annual 12/2022-5/2023.  

Highlights from that annual
All hoses and rubber replaced
New Engine Mounts
New Steel Gear from Landing Gear Works
New Michelin Tires/Tubes
New Alaskan Bushwheel 10 Inch Tailwheel
Stabilizer Jack Screws and bushing kit from McFarlane installed
Flap Bushings Replaced
Seat Tracks Replaced
Flap Handle Replaced

Engines / Mods / Prop

Original IO520-D.  Tempest Plugs installed 7/2024, runs smooth no metal or other contaminants in last Oil Analysis March 2024.

Interior / Exterior

Interior is serviceable.

Remarks

LOVE this plane but it simply does not fit the mission that I have developed a passion for (volunteer compassion/medical flights).