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1946 Cessna 120 with 5,765 hours total time and a Continental C-85-12 with approximately 9 hours since major overhaul. This VFR-equipped 120 features metal wings, ADS-B Out, portable Garmin GPS, and a 496-lb useful load. The annual inspection was completed in May 2026, and the seller reports a new fuel selector valve. • Registration: N2LJ • Serial Number: 12151 • Total Airframe Time: 5,765 hours • Two-seat configuration • Useful Load: 496 lbs. • VFR equipped • Metal wings • Engine: Continental C-85-12 • Engine Time: approximately 9 hours SMOH • Engine overhaul completed in 2012 • Recent compressions: 79/80, 74/80, 74/80, 75/80 • Propeller Time: 374 hours; basis not specified • Propeller make/model not provided • Icom COM radio • Garmin transponder • ADS-B Out • Garmin 560 portable GPS • Portable Dynon HSI • New fuel selector valve • Airtex interior completed in 1978 • Annual inspection completed May 2026 • Damage history not stated • Complete logbook status not provided Point of Contact: Dublin Air Service Inc. — (478) 290-4649
Dublin, GA
1974 Cessna A185F with approximately 2,400 hours total time, powered by a Continental IO-550-D with 550 hours since new and a recently installed Hartzell Carbon Voyager propeller. Extensively equipped for backcountry operations with Robertson STOL, Wing-X extensions, Vortex Generators, 29-inch Alaska Bushwheels, extended baggage, cargo pod, and float provisions. The seller reports extensive and well-organized logbooks and discloses prior damage history that was repaired. • Registration: N1790R • Serial Number: 18502506 • Total Airframe Time: approximately 2,400 hours • Useful Load: 1,468 lbs. • Four-seat configuration • Engine: Continental IO-550-D • Engine Time: 550 hours SNEW • Engine installed August 2010 • Bonaire IO-550 engine installation • Propeller: Hartzell Carbon Voyager • Propeller installed July 2026 • Approximately 25 hours since new; structured listing shows 20 hours • VFR equipped • Garmin GI 275 attitude indicator • Garmin GI 275 EIS engine instrumentation • Dual CiES fuel senders • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder • Garmin GTR 225 COM • Garmin Aera 760 GPS • Vacuum system removed • Cessna float kit • Robertson full-span STOL/flap system • Wing-X wing extensions • ATS Vortex Generators • 29" Alaska Bushwheel tundra tires • Alaska Baby Bushwheel tailwheel • P-Ponk main landing gear blocks • Alaska extended baggage • Aeropod cargo pod • Flat and extended tailcone baggage modification • Atlee Dodge rear seats • Atlee Dodge firewall battery box • EarthX battery • Heated pilot and copilot seats • Bubble windows • Mountain Wave cargo nets • BAS double-sided tailcone pull handle • MaxPulse landing-light controller • Wig-wag lighting • RMD lighting wingtips and landing-light kit • Whelen anti-collision/strobe system • Brackett air filter • Acorn Welding muffler • Soros fresh-air vents • Full set of Alaska aircraft covers • Seller reports very complete and organized logbooks • Damage history reported; seller states it was properly repaired • Paint on top of wings is faded • Annual inspection due May 2027 Point of Contact: Black Dog Holding, Inc.
Lagrangeville, NY
1974 Cessna A185F with 5,313 hours total time, powered by a Continental IO-520-D with 1,231 hours SMOH and 75 hours since a 2023 top overhaul. Equipped with Wing-X extensions, Sportsman STOL leading edge, Vortex Generators, factory float provisions, Atlee Dodge rear seating, and an S-TEC 50 autopilot. The seller describes it as an operating Alaska aircraft with complete records and reports a recent Part 145 annual. • Registration: N1795R • Serial Number: 18502511 • Total Airframe Time: 5,313 hours • Four-seat configuration • Engine: Continental IO-520-D • Engine Time: 1,231 hours SMOH • 75 hours since top overhaul • Top overhaul completed in 2023 • GAMI fuel injectors • Brackett air filter • Propeller: McCauley D3A34C401 • Propeller Diameter: 86" • Propeller Time: 1,158 hours since overhaul • Propeller overhaul dated May 2002 • King KX125 NAV/COM • Apollo 2001 VFR GPS • King KT76A transponder • King KR85 ADF • S-TEC 50 autopilot • PS Engineering PM1000 four-place intercom • EI UBG-16 engine analyzer • EGT/CHT instrumentation • Hoskins digital fuel-flow instrumentation • Cessna float kit/provisions • Floats not listed as included • ART Wing-X wing extensions • Gross-weight increase associated with Wing-X installation • Sportsman STOL leading-edge cuff • Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators • North Pacific stainless-steel jackscrew • LP Aero Plastics one-piece windshield • Left and right bubble windows • Door Steward gas struts • Atlee Dodge rear jump seats • Seller reports complete and well-documented logbooks • Seller reports recent FAA Part 145 annual inspection • New exhaust and engine mounts reportedly installed during recent annual • Annual date listed as September 2026 • Currently located at Lake Hood • Seller describes aircraft as an operating Alaska aircraft • Damage history not stated Point of Contact: Black Dog Holding, Inc.
Anchorage, AK
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
Greenville, ME
1973 Cessna A185F Skywagon — N7802F Asking $389,000 | Located in Arizona Highly modified Skywagon combining STOL capability, extended range and a 1,512-pound useful load. Equipped for backcountry flying, cargo hauling and cross-country travel. AIRFRAME, ENGINE & PROPELLER Airframe: 8,974 hours total time. Continental IO-520-D: 547 hours since major overhaul. McCauley three-blade propeller: 259 hours since overhaul. Wheel gross weight: 3,600 pounds. Empty weight: 2,088 pounds. Useful load: 1,512 pounds. MODIFICATIONS & EQUIPMENT Robertson STOL, vortex generators, Flint Aero tip tanks, complete float kit, belly pod, extended baggage, P. Ponk landing gear, heavy-duty seaplane engine mount, Atlee Dodge firewall battery, tail inspection cover modifications, Door Stewards and LED lighting throughout. AVIONICS IFR-equipped panel with Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM and Garmin navigation indicators, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder and field-approved HF radio installation. INTERIOR Six-place high-density utility interior with folding middle seats, shoulder harnesses at all six seating positions, front inertia-reel restraints, carbon-fiber/aluminum flooring and multiple cargo tie-down locations. Adjustable vents and sun shields. HISTORY & DOCUMENTATION Prior damage history involving an overturn, followed by extensive professional structural repair and restoration completed in 2012. Approximately 346 hours flown since completion. Work is thoroughly supported by logbook entries, FAA Form 337s and related documentation. Aircraft is epoxy primed inside and out, including wings and tail. Missionary-service background with a practical utility configuration. Float-ready; has not been operated on floats since early in its life. August 2026 annual inspection completed with no discrepancies or open write-ups. All applicable ADs complied with. Exceptionally detailed logbooks, FAA Form 337s, STCs and supporting records available to qualified buyers.
Camp Verde, AZ
