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1976 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 -282 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Engine time +465 hr vs comps -3.7%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna A185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,940 hrs |
| Engine time | 950 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
| Annual | September 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
84 gallons long range fuel 4 small raised gas caps Factory Float Kit Windshield V brace Stainless steel cables Zinc chromate corrosion proofing Bubble windows Shoulder harnesses Pilot side articulating seat Rear seat vents Factory extended baggage 6 seats Tail cone lift handles Horizontal stabilizer abrasion boots Refueling steps and handles 6 bolt Macaulay double puck brakes and wheels 850 main tires Engine preheater Polished spinner bracket air filter Three bladed propeller Heavy bumpy backed phase three case with 7th stud Large non congealing oil cooler Ground service plug Hockey Stick tail AD complied with P-ponk Gear Leg beef Up kit
Avionics
King KMA 20 audio panel with 3 LMB King KX 175B analog 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator King KX 170B analog 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 VOR/Localizer indicator King KT76 transponder with mode C Apollo GX55 GPS Dual push to talk buttons Flightcom 403 Intercom Alcor Analog EGT Gauge Outside air temperature Gauge 12 Volt power outlet Remote ELT arming panel
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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
Where this Cessna A185F lands versus other Cessna A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
20th pct$220k · 20th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
42nd pct3,940 hours total (TTAF) · 42nd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
83rd pct950 hours since major overhaul · 83rd 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 | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Serial Number | 18502941 |
| Registration # | N115AW |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | kpvf |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,940 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,340 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 950 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 3 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | King KMA 20 audio panel with 3 LMB King KX 175B analog 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator King KX 170B analog 760 channel Nav/Com King KI 209 VOR/Localizer indicator King KT76 transponder with mode C Apollo GX55 GPS Dual push to talk buttons Flightcom 403 Intercom Alcor Analog EGT Gauge Outside air temperature Gauge 12 Volt power outlet Remote ELT arming panel |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL DUE: September 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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