Description:
1974 Cessna A185F with 3,413 hours total time, powered by a Continental IO-550-D conversion with 308 hours SMOH and an MT three-blade propeller with 133 hours since new. The aircraft is currently equipped with Wipline 3730 amphibious floats, with conventional wheel landing gear included, and features STOL leading-edge cuffs, wingtip extensions, and an upgraded Garmin-based panel. The seller discloses prior damage history that was professionally repaired and has logs available for review.
• Registration: N185KS
• Serial Number: 18502366
• Total Airframe Time: 3,413 hours
• Engine: Continental IO-550-D
• Engine Time: 308 hours SMOH
• IO-550-D conversion
• Propeller: MT MTV-9-D three-blade
• Propeller Time: 133 hours SNEW
• Wipline 3730 amphibious floats
• Conventional wheel landing gear included
• Garmin GNS 530 GPS/NAV/COM
• Dual Garmin G5 displays for attitude and HSI
• Garmin GTX ADS-B Out transponder
• S-TEC autopilot
• ELT
• STOL leading-edge cuffs
• Wingtip extensions
• Flap roller kit
• Inflatable door seals
• Fuel quick drains
• Shoulder harnesses
• Gear advisory system
• 100-amp alternator
• Start booster
• Custom overhead switch panel
• LED lighting
• Strobes
• Extensive STC/FAA Form 337 documentation available
• Prior damage history; seller states repairs were professionally completed
• Logs available for review
• Annual/100-hour inspection completed September 14, 2025
Point of Contact: Ludlam Jet
