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Single-Engine Piston

1973 CESSNA A185F AMPHIBIAN

$545,000 fyiEstimate $243,000–$249,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 657 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
  • Engine time -176 hr vs comps +0.5%
  • 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.

1973
N53044
18502334
1
📍 South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Trophy Down LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA A185F AMPHIBIAN
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time
Engine time650 SNEW
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750Xi
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345R
Avionics / OtherGarmin GI 275, Garmin G500
Garmin GPS Autopilot

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! Call for Details.

Modifications

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 Landplane Gear Included

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

General

Year1973
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelA185F AMPHIBIAN
Registration #N53044
Serial Number18502334
ConditionUsed
Total Time650

Engine 1

Engine 1 Time650 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO1700

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosGarmin 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

Additional Equipment

Float TypeAmphibious
Includes Wheeled Landing GearYes
Additional EquipmentLandplane Gear Included

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsWipline 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

Inspection Status

Inspection Status07/2025