1961 CESSNA 185
Starts from the median asking price of 659 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -17 vs comparable listings -20.0%
- Airframe time +761 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time -716 hr vs comps +2.1%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 98 FAA-registered +4.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 185 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,440 hrs |
| Engine time | 110 SFOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GPS 175 |
Description
Detailed Description 76 year-old Pilot needs to sell an excellent Airplane! Will Deliver personally anywhere in the lower 48. As I age out, I don't want this in my estate. Get a great bird and save a bundle! Beautiful and well maintained, hangared and upgraded Cessna 185. Recent completed overhaul firewall forward. Nice interior and baggage area. No corrosion. Always Hangared! Will 4 place intercom, autopilot and exact fuel remaining country will be relaxing. Short field performance in rough terrain no problem. I'm 76, have 3 birds and need to sell. Your prebuy will impress you on this bird! Aircraft has been owned and maintained by meticulous AI! Will deliver! Airtex ELT Cleveland 6 bolt wheels Cleveland Brakes Replaced cockpit seat rails and rollers with Mcfarlane parts Scott 3450 Tailwheel Elevators recently overhauled by Airframe Components Dual USB charging port Paint and Interior at least an 8!
Modifications
TSFOH 110 hrs engine Continental Factory Overhaul TSMOH 110 hrs Prop and Governor Propeller & Governor 110 hrs since overhaul Recent Alternator and voltage regulator replaced CGR-30P engine analyzer FL20XD Fuel computer Lifetime silicone fireproof hoses
Avionics
Garmin GPS 175/ GNX 375 ADSB In/Out G5 installed Lynx Transponder FL20XD Fuel computer CGR-30P engine analyzer New Artex 406 ELT with remote control Autopilot