N53044 - 1973 CESSNA A185F AMPHIBIAN




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1973
    Manufacturer
    CESSNA
    Model
    A185F AMPHIBIAN
    Registration #
    N53044
    Serial Number
    18502334
    Condition
    Used
    Total Time
    650
    Description
    Rare opportunity to own an incredibly low-time, 2-owner Skywagon with beautifully upgraded panel and interior. No accident history. This unicorn was purchased brand-new by a renowned doctor, who modified it in 1975 (including a new all-white paint scheme) for volunteer medical work but never put the airplane to work for that purpose. N53044 has since been impeccably updated by its current owner with a custom avionics suite featuring the latest and greatest Garmin avionics, including G500 TXi touchscreen primary flight display with engine indicating system. Garmin GTN 750 Xi touchscreen GPS/nav/comm, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot w/ SmartGlide, Garmin GTX 345 remote ADS-B In/Out transponder, Garmin Flightstream 510 for wirelessly sending flight plans, and so much more. Beautifully updated interior features woven vinyl flooring, coordinating sidewalls, and charcoal & light gray seating with diamond quilting across all four seats. N53044 is currently on Wipline 3730 amphibious floats. Landplane gear is also included. Don’t miss this chance to be the next custodian of this amazing example of Cessna’s legendary 185 Skywagon! Call for Details.

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    650 Hrs TT SNEW

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Time
    650
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SNEW
    Engine 1 TBO
    1700
    Engine 1 Notes
    650 Hrs TT SNEW Continental IO-520D24

    Props

    Prop Notes
    50 TT SNEW Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF / F8068-2 80” Metal

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats Observer Doors Pilot/Copilot Whelen LED lighting – Landing, Taxi, Nav, Beacon BAS Shoulder Harnesses BAS Stowable Rear Seats Knots2U Flap Gap Seals M-20 Air/Oil Separator Bubble Windows Door Stewards Flint Aero Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Monarch Fuel Caps Mission Aviation Fellowship Dual Brake Installation

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin G500 TXi Primary Flight Display w/ Engine Indicating System Garmin GTN 750 Xi GPS/Comm/Nav Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot w/ SmartGlide Garmin FlightStream 510 – Bluetooth Connectivity for Flight Plans and More Garmin GI 275 Backup Attitude Indicator Garmin GI 275 CDI Garmin Angle Of Attack Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GSB 15 USB Charging Port Garmin GNC 255A Comm Mid-Continent Clock/USB Charger Artex 406 MHz ELT

    Additional Equipment

    Float Type
    Amphibious
    Includes Wheeled Landing Gear
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    Landplane Gear Included

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Overall White with Gray and Green Striping.

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Custom Interior – Charcoal/light gray leather seating w/ diamond quilting, coordinating sidewall accents, woven vinyl flooring.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    07/2025


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