This 1979 Cessna 185 Skywagon Is a Sought-After, Heavy-Lifting ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 1979 Cessna 185 Skywagon.

The renowned Cessna 180 has been a go-to for taildragger enthusiasts for more than 70 years and still gets the job done—most of the time. When it cannot, call in the 185.

With more power, stronger airframe, higher maximum weight, and longer range, the 185 gives pilots the feeling that they will rarely have to compromise when planning challenging missions. It is a true workhorse that is sturdy enough to handle anything the average pilot is likely to dish out.

The aircraft for sale today is an especially sharp one, with a neatly updated panel and an impressive collection of modifications and accessories that will make it an ideal traveling machine for adventurous families, business associates, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Its reinforced structure, short-field capability, and generous tires mean you can land easily in places where many piston single pilots might fear to tread.

This 1979 Skywagon has 7,153 hours on the airframe, 512 hours since overhaul on its Continental IO-550 engine, and 1,023 hours since overhaul on its Hartzell three-blade propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a float kit, ski kit, Sportsman STOL kit, wet wings with 84-gallon fuel capacity, and useful load of 1,510 pounds. 

The extensively updated panel includes dual Electronics International CGR-30 instruments, dual Garmin G5s, Garmin 760, and Garmin 225 com radio,

Pilots who have always wanted what many consider the alpha among classic bush airplanes certainly should take a look at this 1979 Cessna 185 Skywagon, which is available for $285,000 on AircraftForSale.

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