Detailed Description
1962 Cessna Skywagon 185A - 249 SMOH - Sportsman STOL - Bushwheels - Float Kit - $275,000
Overview: Exceptionally capable 1962 Cessna 185A "Light" Skywagon configured for backcountry and utility operations. Equipped with 24 STCs including Sportsman STOL, Alaska Bushwheels, vortex generators, P. Ponk structural upgrades, floatplane kit, and extended baggage.
Only 249 hours SMOH on the Continental engine and propeller.
Originally operated in the Pacific by Ansett and Territory Airlines and later returned to the United States in 2001 for modernization. Aircraft also appeared in the 1972 film La Vallée.
Well-documented history with complete logs since new.
Aircraft Highlights
• 249 SMOH Engine
• Sportsman STOL Cuff
• Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators
• 29" Alaska Bushwheels
• Baby Bushwheel Tailwheel
• P. Ponk Landing Gear Reinforcement
• Floatplane Reinforcement Kit
• Extended Baggage Compartment
• Dual Middle Jump Seats
• Folding 6 Seating Configuration
• Alpha Systems Angle of Attack
• JPI Engine Monitoring System
Empty Weight: 1,849 lbs
Useful Load: 1,341 lbs
Airframe
Total Time: 9,524 hours
Serial: 185-0506
Paint completed 2020
Annual August 2025
Damage history: Minor right wing damage during ground handling in the 1970s while in Pacific airline service. Properly repaired with decades of subsequent operation. Right elevator skin replaced and repainted in 2025 following minor hangar (bullet) incident.
Engine:
Continental IO-470F
Total Time: 5,730 hours
SMOH: 249 hours
GAMI Injectors installed
Propeller:
McCauley D2A34C58
Time Since Overhaul: 249 hours
Avionics:
Garmin 150XL GPS
Bendix King KX-155 NAV/COM
Bendix King KY-197 COM
Bendix King KT-79 Transponder
Garmin Aera 660 GPS
FreeFlight ADS-B
JPI EDM-800 Engine Analyzer
PS Engineering PM3000 Intercom
Audio Panel: KMA-24
Altitude Encoder: Trans-Cal SSD120
Aircraft priced to allow buyer to tailor avionics upgrades if desired.
Interior:
Selkirk Aviation Interior Trim Panels
BAS Shoulder Harnesses
Six-place intercom
Four folding passenger seats
Quickly reconfigurable for passenger or cargo operations
Custom leather front and removable mid seats
Landing Gear & Tires:
Alaska Bushwheels 29" tundra tires
ABI wheels and brakes
Baby Bushwheel tailwheel
P. Ponk landing gear reinforcement kit
Float/Amphib kit
Fuel System:
Eagle Fuel Cells installed 2021
STOL / Bush Modifications:
Sportsman STOL Leading Edge
Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators
Heads Up Alpha Angle of Attack System
Extended Baggage
Floatplane Reinforcement Kit
Reason for Sale
Owner moving east
No Brokers
Avionics / Equipment
Avionics:
Garmin 150XL GPS
Bendix King KX-155 NAV/COM
Bendix King KY-197 COM
Bendix King KT-79 Transponder
Garmin Aera 660 GPS
FreeFlight ADS-B
JPI EDM-800 Engine Analyzer
PS Engineering PM3000 Intercom
Audio Panel: KMA-24
Altitude Encoder: Trans-Cal SSD120
Aircraft priced to allow buyer to tailor avionics upgrades if desired.
Airframe
Airframe
Total Time: 9,524 hours
Serial: 185-0506
Paint completed 2020
Annual August 2025
Damage history: Minor right wing damage during ground handling in the 1970s while in Pacific airline service. Properly repaired with decades of subsequent operation. Right elevator skin replaced and repainted in 2025 following minor hangar (bullet) incident.
Landing Gear & Tires:
Alaska Bushwheels 29" tundra tires
ABI wheels and brakes
Baby Bushwheel tailwheel
P. Ponk landing gear reinforcement kit
Float/Amphib kit
Fuel System:
Eagle Fuel Cells installed 2021
STOL / Bush Modifications:
Sportsman STOL Leading Edge
Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators
Heads Up Alpha Angle of Attack System
Extended Baggage
Floatplane Reinforcement Kit
