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1961 CESSNA 185
Starts from the median asking price of 124 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($128,409), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.8%
- Airframe time +225 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Engine time -398 hr vs comps +3.2%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 98 FAA-registered +4.1%
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 | 4,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 467 STOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
Description
Current owner for 52 years For the last 20 years plane makes 1 landing in salt water per year for customs in Nanimo, BC. The balance of the time is spent flying the Northern BC fresh water Lakes
Modifications
- Robertson STOL - B & N Aviation flap gap seal - P Ponk gear boxes - Mini VG'S - Gami injectors - Challenger Aviation air filter plus one spare for cleaning - EarthX fire wall battery installation date 10/25. All battery cables for rear battery plus compartment removed. Saving 45 lbs - Kenmore detachable rear seat system - Kenmore Rear baggage compartment - New tail spring install 2022 - Survival Kit - Wing covers set
Avionics
- 2 Garmin G-5 installed 8/23 - Garmin GNC 533 installed 8/25 along with Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel - The GNC 533 talks to Garmin G-5. iPad mini holder. An iPad connects to the Garmin 533. Plan flights on an iPad and transfer flights to Garmin 533 - 4 place intercom + David Clark Headsets - TKM Nav.com - Cies fuel level senders - New high boost pump 2018? - Electronics International fuel flow manager - JPI 6 cylinder engine monitor
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Serial Number | 185-0111 |
| Registration # | N9911X |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KBDN |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,500 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 467 STOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Prop Time | 467 SNEW |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | - 2 Garmin G-5 installed 8/23 - Garmin GNC 533 installed 8/25 along with Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel - The GNC 533 talks to Garmin G-5. iPad mini holder. An iPad connects to the Garmin 533. Plan flights on an iPad and transfer flights to Garmin 533 - 4 place intercom + David Clark Headsets - TKM Nav.com - Cies fuel level senders - New high boost pump 2018? - Electronics International fuel flow manager - JPI 6 cylinder engine monitor |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | - Robertson STOL - B & N Aviation flap gap seal - P Ponk gear boxes - Mini VG'S - Gami injectors - Challenger Aviation air filter plus one spare for cleaning - EarthX fire wall battery installation date 10/25. All battery cables for rear battery plus compartment removed. Saving 45 lbs - Kenmore detachable rear seat system - Kenmore Rear baggage compartment - New tail spring install 2022 - Survival Kit - Wing covers set |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna A185F on Skis
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna A185F on Skis (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 522 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 131 kts · 151 mph |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The A185F on Skis seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N9911X. More flight tracking ›
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