1970 CESSNA A185E
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna A185E listings ($279,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,269 hr vs comps +2.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna A185E |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | 3,470 hrs |
Description
1970 CESSNA A185E 1970 Cessna A185E Amphibian, 3470 TT, 780 SMOH IO-550D, Garmin WAAS IFR, Long Range Fuel
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.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
80th pct$299k · 80th percentile of 5 listings
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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.
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