Cessna C185F C-FZEL

This aircraft encountered a fuel starvation mishap, collided with trees during an approach to a lake, resulting in float detachment and a water landing in 4ft of water. Aircraft sustained severe damage throughout.

Plane Info:

• Aircraft Model: Cessna C185F
• Year of Manufacture: 1971
• Manufacturer: Cessna
• Airframe Total Time Since New (TSN): 3864.8

Images and Media: Comprehensive Media Packet

Available Parts:

• Salvageable Parts: Despite the damage, several valuable airframe parts are available.
• Cabin Seats: Salvageable, offering an opportunity for refurbishment and restoration.
• Atlee Dodge Firewall Battery Mod: Installed, enhancing structural integrity.
• Undamaged Components: Landing gear boxes, forward door posts, and associated structure mostly undamaged, providing a solid foundation for restoration efforts.
• Cowlings: A complete set of cowls available, though they may be mismatched from the 180 lower cowls.
• Engines
• Flight Controls
• Fairings/Cowlings
• Propellers
• Cabin
• Doors/Windows
• Electrical
• Airframe
• Fuel System
• Landing Gear
• Avionics
• Wings

Details

• Model C185F
• Serial # 185 02061
• Reg C-FZEL
• Year 1971
• Manufacturer Cessna
• Airframe 3864.8
• Date of Last Flight Sep 2018
• Propeller Manufacturer McCauley
• Propeller Model D3A34C-401-C

Sold Items

• Engine
• Atlee Dodge Jump Seat, and co-pilot seat
• Horizontal Stabilizer
• Tail Fin Assy/Vertical Fin And Rudder
• Induction air duct adapter and door
• Spinner
• Upper Engine Cowl

Cessna C185F Aircraft Salvage for Sale