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A185F Details
Make:
CESSNA
Model:
A185F
Year:
1977
Auction Start Date:
Auction Start Date:
Serial No:
18503489
Seat:
4
Category:
Normal Utility
Time:
3295
Location: Cresson, TX
Description: This Cessna 185 features a fresh annual, updated avionics, and new paint and interior. Equipped with the Hartzell Top Prop Performance Conversion, it’s built for power, efficiency, and versatility. Known for handling tight spaces and heavy loads, this aircraft is ready for any adventure.
Bullet Points:
Fresh Annual
New Paint
New Interior
Updated Avionics
New Hartzell Top Prop Performance Conversion
Airframe Details
- 1977 Cessna A185F
- Registration Number: N98PB
- Serial Number: 18503489
- Aircraft Total Time: 3295
- Date of Annual: Will have fresh annual.
- Stall Speed: 49 knots
- Useful Load: 1381 pounds
- Range: 720 nm
- Cruise: 145 knots
Engine Details
- Continental IO-520D
- Serial Number: 566417
- Engine Total Time: 751 SMOH
- Date of Overhaul: June 1989
Propeller Details
- Hartzell 3-Bladed Prop Top Prop Performance
- Model HC-C3YF-1RF/F84298
- Serial Number: 962164
- Prop Total Time: 26 SNEW
- Date of Installation: December 2023
- Spinner assembly C-3575-P
- IAW STC SA04491CH
Avionics Details
- Garmin GPS 175
- Garmin GPS Aera 660
- Dual Garmin G5
- Bendix King KMA 24 Audio Panel
- Uavionics Tail Beacon ADSB
- JPI EDM 900 Engine monitor
- S-TEC 50 Autopilot
- Bendix King KY-96A COMM
- Bendix King KX 155 TSO NAV COMM
- Bendix King KT76A Transponder
- Bendix King KI-204 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- Airspeed Indicator
- Turn Coordinator
- Compass
- Altimeter
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- IFR Capable: Yes
- IFR Certified: No
Additional Features
- Micro Vortex Generators with Spares
- Sure Fly Electronic Ignition
- Rosen Sun Visors
- Whalen LED Lighting
- Tanis Engine Heater
- No vacuum system
- Tinted glass with bubble side windows
- Cup Holders
- Has previous registration numbers in other areas.
Exterior
The exterior of the aircraft was completely stripped, prepped, and painted by Elite Air Services in September 2023. The paint is done in Matterhorn white as the base with blue metallic stripes and accents.
Interior
The interior was newly done in April 2023, with gray walls and panels, white headliner, black leather seats, and blue rubber floorboards. It has a 4 seat configuration.
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: N98PB
Make: CESSNA
Model: A185F
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A185F Details
Make:
CESSNA
Model:
A185F
Year:
1977
Auction Start Date:
Auction Start Date:
Serial No:
18503489
Seat:
4
Category:
Normal Utility
Time:
3295
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