185 Tail wheel with big 260HP Engine Turbo Charged Fuel injection TSOI 470B ONLY 100 HOURS since rework 400 Hours SMOH . Prop 1 Hour
This impressive 1963 Cessna 185 taildragger has been expertly converted from a 182G into an Exhibition EXPERIMENTAL aircraft, combining rugged backcountry capability with high-performance flight characteristics. Its powered by a 260HP turbocharged, fuel-injected engine, delivering consistent power at altitude and cruise speeds up to 180 MPH at 12K ASL .
Exhibition EXPERIMENTAL . FLY IFR or VFR legal day or nite in any air space Has ADSB . ONLY limitation no commercial use
Fast 180MPH 12k ASL Cruse & rough back country capable with NEW 26 Bush Tundra tires
HISTORY : 2015 MOVED EXPERIMENTAL converted tail wheel with Heavy Duty Murphy Moose gear & double caliper brakes ( added history below )
ENGINE 100 hour SM rework 400 HR SMOH ( see pic engine builder sticker on engine rework / rebuild
TURBO 56 hours makes all the power all the time GO HIGH & GO FAST & Short Take offs .
PROP 1 Hr just reseal/bal 1473 SMOH
FUEL Extended range fuel 79 Gal
PAINT SEXY PAINT-NEW CARPET-SEATS
NEW 26in bush tires WITH heavy duty gear/DOUBLE CALIPER brakes
NEW Exhaust complete including header stacks
INSPECTIONS Fresh ANNUAL and all AD’s
Cessna 182G 1963 now CONVERTED to Large Cabin 185 Tail wheel with big HP
Exhibition EXPERIMENTAL certificate plane no expiration on air worthiness certificate see pics . FLY IFR or VFR legal to fly day or nite in any air space has ADSB only limitation no commercial use . This plane can do both fast cross country 180MPH and rough back country flying ( DO IT ALL WITH ONE PLANE ) . 2015 after nose wheel damage plane was moved to EXPERIMENTAL and converted to tail wheel using a Murphy moose landing gear assemble work completed by certified AMP gate 9 aircraft Idaho falls and myself the owner . 2019 engine upgrade from 230 HP carb to 260HP TSIO 470 fuel injected and turbo charged NOW ITS A HOT ROD . 400 hour engine and prop was just rebuilt . Stable easy 182 flying and the most stable tail wheel around with the big wide stance heavy duty gear . Easy plane to fly and handle . Turbo makes all the power all the time and can go high and fast . Extended range fuel 79 Gal has modified 42 degree flaps and flap seals also has stall kit fence on wing for slower slall speed . Has awesome full engine monitor as well as added guages for boost fuel pressure firewall and boost air temp and fuel to air mixture . You know everything going on in this plane . Incredible paint job with sexy new carpet and seats . Set up with Garmin 796 mount in yoke giving glass panel info as well as traffic GPS ect 796 NOT INCLUDED . Have piles of pictured documenting all the conversion work and full log books 3700 hour air frame
Other highlights include new tires, extended range 79-gallon fuel capacity, new exhaust system, fresh annual inspection, and new carpet, seats, and paint, giving this aircraft both show-quality appearance and backcountry toughness. This Cessna 185 is a fast, capable, and striking aircraft ready to go high, go far, and go anywhere.
