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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