1970 CESSNA A185E SKYWAGON
| Asking Price | $250,000 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Seller | DAN HOWARD AIRCRAFT SALES |
| First seen | 2026-03-24 |
| Updated | 2026-10-16 |
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Specifications
Airframe
| Year | 1970 |
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| Registration | N8536T |
| Serial # | 18501784 |
| Total Time | 6,009 h |
Engine & Propeller
| Engine Time | 170 SFRM |
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| Prop Time | 434 SOH |
Weights & Fuel
| Useful Load | 1550 lb |
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Description
A clean, well-maintained A185E w/ low-time IO-550D FRMN engine, 3-bld prop, long range fuel (tip tanks), Cessna camera port, Dual G5's, GTN-650Xi, GFC-500 AP, JPI Dig FF, JPI Dig EGT, 4-point shoulder harnesses, oversize tires/wheels/fairings, nice paint & interior. Ready to go !
Avionics & Equipment
AVIONICS:
PS Engineering PMA-8000-BT Bluetooth Audio Panel w/ Voice-Activated Stereo Intercom System
Garmin GTN-650Xi WAAS-IFR GPS-Com w/ ILS, LPV, and Color 'Touchscreen' Moving Map Display & Terrain Avoidance
Garmin G5 EFIS Artificial Horizon
Garmin G5 EFIS Slaved HSI
TKM MX-170C Digital Nav-Com #2 w/ VOR
King KR-85 ADF
Narco AT-150- TSO Transponder w/ Mode-C Encoder
Garmin GFC-500 Digital Autopilot with Hdg/Nav/GPS Tracking, GPSS, Altitude Hold, Approach Mode, Vertical Speed Mode, Emergency 'Level Off' Mode, & Glidesllope Couplin
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Oversized Tires & Wheels, as well as Oversized Wheelpants
Cessna Factory Camera Port Kit installed
Oil-A-Matic Engine Pre-Oiler System
Pilot & Co-Pilot 4-Point Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses
Articulating Front Seats with Headrests
JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Flow Computer
JPI EGT-100-6C 6-Probe Digital Exhaust Gas Temp Gauge
Astro-Tech LC-2 Digital Chronometer
Oil-A-Matic Engine Pre-Oiler System
Polished Prop Spinner
Engine Oil Filter
Pilot Push-to-Talk Switches
Electric Pitch Trim
Rudder Trim
Locking Tail Wheel
Right-Hand Hinged Window
Airframe
6,009 Hours Total Time Since New
Additional Equipment
Oversized Tires & Wheels, as well as Oversized Wheelpants
Cessna Factory Camera Port Kit installed
Oil-A-Matic Engine Pre-Oiler System
Pilot & Co-Pilot 4-Point Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses
Articulating Front Seats with Headrests
JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Flow Computer
JPI EGT-100-6C 6-Probe Digital Exhaust Gas Temp Gauge
Astro-Tech LC-2 Digital Chronometer
Oil-A-Matic Engine Pre-Oiler System
Polished Prop Spinner
Engine Oil Filter
Pilot Push-to-Talk Switches
Electric Pitch Trim
Rudder Trim
Locking Tail Wheel
Right-Hand Hinged Window
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection next due: September 1, 2025 (next annual scheduled for October 2025)
Logs Status: First 2,000 hours of logs are missing. The aircraft sold to the Mexican Federal Government when brand new and stayed in the Mexican camera-equipped surveillance fleet until it was exported to the U.S. in 1981. The current owner has owned this aircraft since 1981 !
Minor damage history: Horizontal stabilizer was dented and professionally repaired years ago. Aircraft has hail dings on all top surfaces.