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1962 Cessna 185A
Starts from the median asking price of 133 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($129,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (31% of comps) +3.2%
- No ADS-B (57% 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 185A |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
Description
Low Time Engine. Cargo Pod. Garmin GPS, Radio & Transponder. Heavy Duty Landing Gear Springs & AXLES. Long Range Fuel TANKS. Sun Visors
Modifications
Back 7 Photos $160,000 USD (Excl. VAT) 1962 Cessna 185A Skywagon R/N: ZS-CVI 10,124 Total Hours ZA, South Africa Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Sep 26, 2024 Seller Paragraph Seller Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Location Lanseria, ZA Low Time Engine Cargo Pod Garmin GPS, Radio & Transponder Heavy Duty Landing Gear Springs & AXLES Long Range Fuel TANKS Sun Visors Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 10,124 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model TSN SMOH C Continental IO-470-F 10,124 705 TBO: 2,200 Hrs, Date of Last Overhaul: 25 Jun 1998 Propellers Loc. Make Model TSN TSOH C McCauley D2A37C230/90 411 705 2 Blade Propeller, TBO: 2,400 Hrs, Date of Last Overhaul: 13 Jul 2021 Avionics Garmin SL40 COMM Garmin 430 GPS Garmin 330 Transponder Interior No. of Passengers: 1+5 Standard Navy Blue Leather Seats Exterior White with Navy Blue Accents Contact Information Tel: +(27) 011 5483000 Fax: +(27) 011 5483003 PO Box 42 Lanseria, South Africa 1748 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Location Lanseria, ZA Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Absolute Aviation Aircraft Sales Finance Calculator $1,187 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $32,000 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $128,000 Total interest $85,584 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 185A Skywagon
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 185A Skywagon (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 561 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 145 kts · 167 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 650.0 / 610.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 185A Skywagon seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for ZS-CVI. More flight tracking ›
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