1969 CESSNA 185E

This is an exceptional find. With a remarkably low-time airframe and a virtually new engine, this 1969 Cessna 185E is the perfect blend of classic bush-plane capability and modern, high-end technology. Whether you are looking for a rugged backcountry explorer or a stable, high-performance cross-country machine, this is ready for immediate service. Airframe: 2,287 Hours Total Time Engine: Continental IO-520 - Installed at 2,081 airframe hours, only 206 Hours on this new factory new engine. Propeller: Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller Performance: Equipped with a Horton STOL kit for superior short-field performance and low-speed handling. The panel has been completely transformed with a modern, all-Garmin glass suite, featuring a fully integrated GFC 500 autopilot for reduced pilot workload. Primary Displays: Garmin G3X Touch (with full Engine Indication System/EIS) Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot. Navigation/Comms: * Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm Garmin GTR 225 Comm Audio Transponder: * Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Transponder Note: This aircraft offers a rare combination of very low total airframe time and a fresh engine. The investment in the Garmin glass panel alone makes this one of the most technologically advanced 185s on the market today.