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1975 Cessna 185F
Starts from the median asking price of 21 comparable Cessna 185F series listings ($310,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (38% of comps) +2.8%
- Autopilot (24% of comps) +1.4%
- No ADS-B (71% of comps have one) -1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Stec |
Description
1975 CESSNA 185F Only 459 hours since new. Two Garmin GNS430W, Garmin GMX200, Stec 55X. Float kit, never on floats. JPI fuel flow. Rosen visors. Wingtip recon lights. Standby vacuum. Extended baggage. Bubble windows. Too many options to list. Recent annual. Dry country hangared, no hail or corrosion.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›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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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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