Description:
1977 Cessna A185F with 2,772 hours total time, powered by a Continental IO-520-D with 541 hours SMOH and an 88-inch McCauley Black Mac propeller with 541 hours since new. Equipped for wheel, amphibious float, and ski operations with PK 3050 amphibious floats, conventional gear, and Airglas 3600 wheel-penetration skis. The IFR-equipped panel includes a Garmin GNS 530W, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, and S-TEC 55X autopilot, with a comprehensive annual completed in September 2026.
• Registration: N78BL
• Serial Number: 18503324
• Total Airframe Time: 2,772 hours
• Six-seat configuration
• Wheel Configuration Useful Load: 1,609 lbs.
• Amphibious Float Configuration Useful Load: 1,030 lbs.
• Engine: Continental IO-520-D
• Engine Time: 541 hours SMOH
• Engine overhauled in 2014
• Propeller: McCauley 88″ Black Mac
• Propeller Time: 541 hours SNEW
• Propeller installed new in 2014
• Garmin GNS 530W
• Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder
• ADS-B equipped
• S-TEC 55X autopilot
• King KX170B NAV/COM
• Standard six-pack flight instruments
• Artex 345 ELT
• IFR-equipped
• PK 3050 amphibious floats
• Conventional wheel gear
• 8.50 tires
• Airglas 3600 wheel-penetration skis
• Long-range fuel
• Extended baggage
• BAS shoulder harnesses
• Tail handle kit
• Stainless-steel exterior screws
• Tanis engine preheat
• Leather articulating seats
• Third-row seating
• Painted with Imron in 2006
• Seller reports aircraft has always been hangared
• Seller reports no saltwater operation
• Seller reports no damage history
• Seller reports complete logbooks
• Comprehensive annual completed September 2026 at a Cessna Service Center
• Lifters removed and inspected during September 2026 annual
• Cylinders borescoped with photo/video documentation
• Seller reports inspection showed no corrosion or pitting
• Tail AD inspection completed September 2026
• IFR pitot-static inspection completed August 2026
Point of Contact: Vertical Horizon Aviation — (603) 548-9357
