1 / 25 · 🔍 click to zoom
Also listed on Controller.com
1970 CESSNA A185E
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna A185E listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,219 hr vs comps +2.4%
- Garmin GTN 650 (60% of comps) +4.4%
- Autopilot (60% of comps) +0.7%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 252 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 A185E |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,032 hrs |
| Engine time | 868 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GDU 460 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Incredible opportunity to own of the lowest time and actively flown 185s. Loaded with Garmin G3X, GFC500, GTN650, GTX345R Transponder, G5 Backup, Upgraded IO550 Engine installed 4/2017, Robertson STOL, FLOAT KIT, NDH, All Logs, Fresh Cessna Service Annual! Aircraft Flown over 500 hours in the last 3 years! Additional Comments: Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX No Damage History Complete & Consecutive Logs Hangared Useful Load 1,465.4 lbs. FRESH September 2026 Annual Inspection IFR Certification completed September 2026 Key Items at Annual 500 Magneto inspection completed Freshly overhauled alternator Tailwheel disassembled, inspected, and several new parts installed
Modifications
UPGRADED IO-550 Engine FULL Robertson STOL Kit FLOAT KIT Power Flow Exhaust Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators (VGs) P.Ponk Aviation Main Landing Gear Beef-up Kit LED Landing Light LED Taxi Light LED NAV Lights LED Flashing Beacon Zinc Chromated skins from factory-No corrosion Eagle Fuel Drains Abrasion Boots on Horizontal Stabilizer Door Steward – Pilot’s Side iPad Mini Dock – Copilot’s Side Dual Push-to-Talk Switches
Avionics
Garmin G3X Touch with GDU460 PFD Garmin GFC500 Autopilot Garmin GMA350 Audio Panel Garmin G5 Electronic Standby Flight Instrument Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GN255A NAV/COM Garmin GTX345R ADS-B Transponder MidContinent VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna A185E lands versus other Cessna A185E listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$400k · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185E |
| Serial Number | 18501786 |
| Registration # | N87TM |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | LEX |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,465.4 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 868 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1900 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 3 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
|---|---|
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G3X Touch with GDU460 PFD Garmin GFC500 Autopilot Garmin GMA350 Audio Panel Garmin G5 Electronic Standby Flight Instrument Garmin GTN650 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GN255A NAV/COM Garmin GTX345R ADS-B Transponder MidContinent VOR/LOC/GS Indicator |
Additional Equipment
| Float Kit | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | UPGRADED IO-550 Engine FULL Robertson STOL Kit FLOAT KIT Power Flow Exhaust Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators (VGs) P.Ponk Aviation Main Landing Gear Beef-up Kit LED Landing Light LED Taxi Light LED NAV Lights LED Flashing Beacon Zinc Chromated skins from factory-No corrosion Eagle Fuel Drains Abrasion Boots on Horizontal Stabilizer Door Steward – Pilot’s Side iPad Mini Dock – Copilot’s Side Dual Push-to-Talk Switches |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms. 859-694-8589 / [email protected] Specifications for this aircraft are believed to be accurate but are not warranted. It is the responsibility of the buyer to confirm all specifications, equipment, and times. AirMart does not represent or warrant the working order, merchantability, or operability of any equipment. Airplanes are dynamic assets whose condition, availability, and details may change without notice. All information is subject to independent verification and inspection by the buyer. Availability cannot be guaranteed, as the aircraft may be sold, leased, or withdrawn from the market at any time. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna A185E Skywagon
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna A185E Skywagon (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 470 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 147 kts · 169 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 745.0 / 480.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The A185E Skywagon seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N87TM
1970 CESSNA A185E
- Then asking
- $400k
- Airframe
- 1,032 hrs
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N87TM. More flight tracking ›
Similar aircraft from Cessna & Single-Engine Piston
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
