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Single-Engine Piston

1976 CESSNA A185F AMPHIBIAN

🕒 Listed 2 weeks ago
$295,000 fyiEstimate $282,000–$289,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna A185F AMPHIBIAN listings ($295,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
  • Engine time +530 hr vs comps -4.2%
  • ADS-B (40% of comps) +1.6%
  • Market supply: 9 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +4.3%

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1976
N93033 ✈ Flight Tracking
Aug 31, 2026 (2 hours ago)
18503166
CONTINENTAL IO520D
1
KPYM
Kaval John P Jr Partnership
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Duxbury, MA

Overview

Make / ModelCessna A185F AMPHIBIAN
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time
Engine time1,180 SMOH
ADS-BYes
InspectionAnnual
ADS-B

Description

Paint 8/10 - Painted in 1993 by Hotton Aviation Co. With JetGlo Matterhorn white and Nordic Grey and Acryglo Balboa Blue. 1623 Aircraft Total Time Edo Amphibious Floats Model #696-3500 Landing Gear to come with aircraft Robertson STOL #SA1441 Air Research Wing Extensions Dual Aircraft Batteries Amphibious Landing Gear Position Advisory System Bogert Battery Cables Refueling Steps & Handles Both Fuel Tanks Replaced with new in 12/2017

Modifications

Edo Amphibious Floats Model #696-3500 Landing Gear to come with aircraft Robertson STOL #SA1441 Air Research Wing Extensions Dual Aircraft Batteries Amphibious Landing Gear Position Advisory System Bogert Battery Cables Refueling Steps & Handles Both Fuel Tanks Replaced with new in 12/2017

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.

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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How this aircraft compares

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

Price

60th pct
$285k$520kThis aircraft · $295k

$295k · 60th percentile of 5 listings

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General

Year1976
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelA185F AMPHIBIAN
Registration #N93033
Serial Number18503166
FlightRulesIFR
ConditionUsed
Based atPYM
Total Time1,625
Number of Seats4

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO520D
Engine 1 Horsepower300 HP
Engine 1 Time1,180 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO2000

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes
Auto PilotYes

Additional Equipment

Float TypeAmphibious
Includes Wheeled Landing GearYes

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsEdo Amphibious Floats Model #696-3500 Landing Gear to come with aircraft Robertson STOL #SA1441 Air Research Wing Extensions Dual Aircraft Batteries Amphibious Landing Gear Position Advisory System Bogert Battery Cables Refueling Steps & Handles Both Fuel Tanks Replaced with new in 12/2017

Exterior

Year Painted1993

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual Due 04/2027

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Last flight

Actual flight path from FlightAware for N93033. More flight tracking ›