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1969 CESSNA 185E
Starts from the median asking price of 659 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -9 vs comparable listings -13.5%
- Airframe time -1,392 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time -620 hr vs comps +1.9%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 185E |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,287 hrs |
| Engine time | 206 HOURS |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNC 355 |
Description
Detailed Description This is an exceptional find. With a remarkably low-time airframe and a virtually new engine, this 1969 Cessna 185E is the perfect blend of classic bush-plane capability and modern, high-end technology. Whether you are looking for a rugged backcountry explorer or a stable, high-performance cross-country machine, this is ready for immediate service. Airframe: 2,287 Hours Total Time Engine: Continental IO-520 - Installed at 2,081 airframe hours, only 206 Hours on this new factory new engine. Propeller: Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller Performance: Equipped with a Horton STOL kit for superior short-field performance and low-speed handling. The panel has been completely transformed with a modern, all-Garmin glass suite, featuring a fully integrated GFC 500 autopilot for reduced pilot workload. Primary Displays: Garmin G3X Touch (with full Engine Indication System/EIS) & Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Autopilot: Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot. Navigation/Comms: * Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm Garmin GTR 225 Comm Audio & Transponder: * Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Transponder Note: This aircraft offers a rare combination of very low total airframe time and a fresh engine. The investment in the Garmin glass panel alone makes this one of the most technologically advanced 185s on the market today.
