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1973 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna A185F listings ($336,047), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.8%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (10% of comps) +10.8%
- Garmin G500 (20% of comps) +6.7%
- Autopilot (30% of comps) +1.3%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna A185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
Description
1973 CESSNA A185F NEW PRICE - Rare opportunity: Low-time 2-owner Skywagon-650 Hrs TT SNEW (airframe and engine), only 2-owners, upgraded panel & interior. No accident history. Observer Doors Pilot/Copilot. Updated (current owner) w/custom avionics suite: G500 TXi touchscreen primary flight display w/engine indicating system. GTN 750 Xi touchscreen Nav/Com/GPS, GFC 500 autopilot w/ SmartGlide, Garmin GTX 345, Garmin Flightstream 510. Updated interior: woven vinyl flooring, coordinating sidewalls, charcoal/light gray seating with diamond quilting. Wipline 3730A floats. Land gear included. Annual: 08/2026.
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
80th pct$520k · 80th percentile of 10 listings
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna A185F on Skis
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna A185F on Skis (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 522 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 131 kts · 151 mph |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The A185F on Skis seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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