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1961 CESSNA 185 FLOATPLANE
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%
- Engine time -850 hr vs comps +6.8%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 185 FLOATPLANE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 15 SMOH |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 3155 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1961 Cessna 185 Floatplane I0-470-F Engine TTAF 3155 hours/TTE 15 hour/TTP 0 hours Aero Set 3500 floats Horton Stall Kit New windshield New Sea Planes West Engine Mount New Acorn Exhaust New Engine Controls New Cowl Flap Controls New Prop Governor 0 Time 88" 3 Blade Hartzell New Engine Baffels New non congealing oil cooler New left and right Fuel Bladders and sending units and suction tubes Set up for Hydraulic Skis Upgraded Main Gear Legs (heavy legs) Upgraded main gear rims and brakes New tires New tail spring (TLGW 1.25" with upgraded tailwheel) New front seats and rails - dual pin New fold away bush seats in rear New sporty aircraft seats - front and rear Pilot seat safety stop installed along with 3 point harnesses - front seats New fairings Good Overall Condition **Note: wheel skis are not included in the price of the aircraft. Aircraft is subject to verification of specifications, logs, times, damage and all equipment listed.
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 FLOATPLANE |
| Registration # | C-FNHM |
| Serial Number | 185-0064 |
| Condition | Used |
| Total Time | 3,155 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470F |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 15 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
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Last flight
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