1973 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable CESSNA A185F listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -3,240 hr vs comps +6.5%
- Engine time +219 hr vs comps -0.7%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (uncommon in comps) +3.5%
- Garmin G500 glass (uncommon in comps) +2.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 14 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +3.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA A185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 650 hrs |
| Engine time | 650 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275, Garmin G500 |
Description
Detailed Description Rare opportunity to own an incredibly low-time, 2-owner Skywagon with beautifully upgraded panel and interior. No accident history. This unicorn was purchased brand-new by a renowned doctor, who modified it in 1975 (including a new all-white paint scheme) for volunteer medical work but never put the airplane to work for that purpose. N53044 has since been impeccably updated by its current owner with a custom avionics suite featuring the latest and greatest Garmin avionics, including G500 TXi touchscreen primary flight display with engine indicating system. Garmin GTN 750 Xi touchscreen GPS/nav/comm, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot w/ SmartGlide, Garmin GTX 345 remote ADS-B In/Out transponder, Garmin Flightstream 510 for wirelessly sending flight plans, and so much more. Beautifully updated interior features woven vinyl flooring, coordinating sidewalls, and charcoal & light gray seating with diamond quilting across all four seats. N53044 is currently on Wipline 3730 amphibious floats. Landplane gear is also included. Don't miss this chance to be the next custodian of this amazing example of Cessna's legendary 185 Skywagon! Landplane Gear Included 650 Hrs TT SNEW
Modifications
Engine: 650 Hrs TT SNEW Continental IO-520D24 Propeller: 50 TT SNEW Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF / F8068-2 80" Metal Modifications & Conversions: Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats Observer Doors Pilot/Copilot Whelen LED lighting - Landing, Taxi, Nav, Beacon BAS Shoulder Harnesses BAS Stowable Rear Seats Knots2U Flap Gap Seals M-20 Air/Oil Separator Bubble Windows Door Stewards Flint Aero Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Monarch Fuel Caps Mission Aviation Fellowship Dual Brake Installation Annual Status: 07/2025
Avionics
Garmin G500 TXi Primary Flight Display w/ Engine Indicating System Garmin GTN 750 Xi GPS/Comm/Nav Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot w/ SmartGlide Garmin FlightStream 510 - Bluetooth Connectivity for Flight Plans and More Garmin GI 275 Backup Attitude Indicator Garmin GI 275 CDI Garmin Angle Of Attack Garmin GMA 35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GSB 15 USB Charging Port Garmin GNC 255A Comm Mid-Continent Clock/USB Charger Artex 406 MHz ELT Landplane Gear Included
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA A185F lands versus other CESSNA A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
85th pct$545k · 85th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
13th pct650 hours total (TTAF) · 13th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
85th pct650 hours since new · 85th percentile of 13 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
