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Single-Engine Piston

1975 CESSNA A185F

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$249,000
fyiEstimate $325,000–$333,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna A185F listings ($336,047), then adjusts for:

  • Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
  • Airframe time +3,431 hr vs comps -6.9%
  • Engine time -53 hr vs comps +0.4%
  • ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
  • Market supply: 8 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +4.4%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1975
7,653 hrs
N103AM ✈ Flight Tracking
Sep 07, 2026 (43 days ago)
18502615
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1
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N103Am LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Chehalis, WA

Overview

Make / ModelCessna A185F
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time7,653 hrs
Engine time431 SMOH
Avionics / Primary flight displayUavionix AV-30C
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / Nav / com radioKing KX 155
ADS-B

Description

Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting brings to market this 1975 Cessna A185F A proven, well-documented Cessna A185F (currently on a part 135 certificate) — Powered by an overhauled Continental IO-520-D with 431 hours SMOH and an overhauled Hartzell three-blade prop, this aircraft is ready to work. Equipped with long-range fuel tanks, Horton STOL kit, Wing "X" extensions, and a capable panel including the Garmin GNC 250XL and uAvionix AV-30C. Purchase assistance and delivery available. Disclaimer: The Seller and Agent provide the information herein solely to assist prospective buyers in their evaluation of the aircraft. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors and omissions may occur. All specifications, equipment, features, times, statuses, and conditions are the sole responsibility of the Buyer to verify prior to closing. Neither Seller nor Agent shall be held liable for any discrepancies, errors, or omissions discovered after closing, nor are they obligated to provide any equipment, features, inspections, or other considerations beyond what is expressly agreed upon. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice, and are subject to prior sale, withdrawal from the market, or unavailability.

Avionics

AVIONICS: King/Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Garmin GNC 250XL Nav/Com/GPS King/Bendix KT 76A Mode C Transponder uAvionix AV-30C uAvionix Skybeacon TSO ADS-B Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel ACK E04 ELT — 406 MHz

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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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

Where this Cessna A185F lands versus other Cessna A185F listings on fyiAero.

Price

30th pct
$220k$650kThis aircraft · $249k

$249k · 30th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

83rd pct
45911,860This aircraft · 7,653

7,653 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 12 listings

Engine time

50th pct
432,013This aircraft · 431

431 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 12 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year1975
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelA185F
Serial Number18502615
Registration #N103AM
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time7,653

Engine

Engine 1 Time431 SMOH
Engine TBO1700

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAVIONICS: King/Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Garmin GNC 250XL Nav/Com/GPS King/Bendix KT 76A Mode C Transponder uAvionix AV-30C uAvionix Skybeacon TSO ADS-B Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel ACK E04 ELT — 406 MHz

Exterior

Year Painted2014

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna A185F on Skis

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna A185F on Skis (not this specific airframe).

$32,892annual budget · 122 hrs/yr
$133variable cost / hour
$1.02cost per nm
16.5gph fuel burn
$287,656avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $325,000–$333,000

Performance & dimensions

Range522 nm
Cruise speed131 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.

Range from base

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Last flight

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