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1975 CESSNA A185F
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 -3,763 hr vs comps +7.5%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 8 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +4.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna A185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 459 hrs |
| Engine time | 459 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA347 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 2/5/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
OUTSTANDING LOW TIME C185!! ONLY 459 HOURS!! It has been hangared in dry country and has excellent paint and interior with no corrosion or hail. The plane has complete log books and recent extensive annual. It has never been on floats. When the aircraft had 9 hours total time the left wing tip was damaged, no other damage history. This is a very special aircraft for someone who wants the best out there. Contact Steve or Bill Lyddon at Lyddon Aero Center Liberal, Kansas for more information on the aircraft.
Modifications
Oregon Aircraft Engine Mount Heat Shields RDM Wingtips with Recognition Lights Whelen 3 Position Strobe Lights Aero Sage Standby Vacuum System Rosen Sun Visors JPI Fuel Flow Selkirk Extended Baggage Compartment Modification Selkirk Flap Tunnel Covers Davtron OAT/Voltmeter Low Voltage Light Aero Enhancements Instrument Panel Covers and Lights Bubble Windows on both Cabin Doors
Avionics
GARMIN GMA347 Audio Panel
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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.
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
Where this Cessna A185F lands versus other Cessna A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
90th pct$540k · 90th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
8th pct459 hours total (TTAF) · 8th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
67th pct459 hours since new · 67th 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
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Serial Number | 18502815 |
| Registration # | N185HR |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KLBL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 459 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,350 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,877.8 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,472.2 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520 |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 285 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 459 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 263 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GMX200 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX327 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN GMA347 Audio Panel |
Additional Equipment
| Float Kit | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Oregon Aircraft Engine Mount Heat Shields RDM Wingtips with Recognition Lights Whelen 3 Position Strobe Lights Aero Sage Standby Vacuum System Rosen Sun Visors JPI Fuel Flow Selkirk Extended Baggage Compartment Modification Selkirk Flap Tunnel Covers Davtron OAT/Voltmeter Low Voltage Light Aero Enhancements Instrument Panel Covers and Lights Bubble Windows on both Cabin Doors |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2006 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual 2/5/2026 Lyddon Aero Center, Transponder/Pitot Static Certs 1/6/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
Previous listing for N185HR
1975 CESSNA A185F
- Then asking
- $540k
- Airframe
- 459 hrs
- Engine
- CONTINENTAL
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