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1971 CESSNA 185E
Starts from the median asking price of 659 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -504 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time +434 hr vs comps -1.3%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 252 FAA-registered +3.0%
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 | 3,175 hrs |
| Engine time | 1260 SMOH |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description This 1971 Cessna has 3175 total airframe time, the IO520 engine has 1260 total engine hours since overhaul. The engine is approved for 300HP for 5 min, 285HP continuous use. The freshly overhauled(2025) MT Composite Propellor makes this thing a backcountry machine. This airplane also has every mod imaginable. Extended Baggage, Belly Pod, Horton Stol Kit and VGs, Monarch Solid fuel tanks with Aux Tanks (98 Gallons Total), Fold up Rear Seats(massive cargo area), Shoulder Harnesses, Gami Injectors, JPI EGT-701 engine monitor. Complete Logs, ADs up to date, No Damage History This plane has every mod that you can imagine making it a very capable backcountry aircraft. The former owner has passed, I am assisting his widow in the sale of this airplane. The annual expired April 2026, this airplane will be sold with a fresh Annual/Prebuy inspection. Complete Logs since new, ADs up to date, No Damage History. 3175 Airframe hours Has float mounts Large tires Paint 6/10 Horton Stol Kit, leading edge, Fences, VGs Belly Cargo Pod Monarch Fuel Tanks (No Bladders) 98 Gallon Fuel Capacity
Modifications
MT 2 blade Composite Prop Freshly overhauled 4/25 300HP for 5 minutes, 285HP continuous power Gami Injectors
Avionics
King KX155 Nav/Com Narco Com 810 Com Bendix/King KT76A transponder JPI EGT-701 engine monitor Digital Tach/RPM gauge Digital Oil PSI/Temp Garmin GPSmap 196
