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Single-Engine Piston

1977 CESSNA A185F

$357,500 fyiEstimate $342,000–$351,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable CESSNA A185F listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
  • Engine time +79 hr vs comps -0.2%
  • Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
  • Market supply: 14 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +3.7%

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

1977
3,890 hrs
N866PH
18503167
CONTINENTAL IO550D
1
HARTZELL PHC-C3YR-1RF
📍 Galesburg, Illinois
Phobos 185 LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Cody, WY

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA A185F
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,890 hrs
Engine time510 SNEW
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / OtherAspen EFD1000, Garmin Aera 660, Garmin GNS-430W
AnnualApril 2027
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS

Description

Exceptionally well-equipped 1977 Cessna A185F Skywagon featuring a 510-hour Continental IO-550D Conversion, Seaplanes West engine mount, Hartzell 3-blade prop, Flint tip tanks, Wing X-STOL extensions, Vortex Generators, and Quasar L.E.D. Lights!Complete logs since new, always hangared, and no damage history. Aspen EFD-1000 PFD, Garmin 430W WAAS, L3 Lynx ADS-B In/Out, extended baggage, BAS shoulder harnesses, and numerous backcountry upgrades make this a highly capable and exceptionally well-maintained Skywagon!

Modifications

Flint Tip Tanks & Wing X-STOL Wing Extensions Factory Long Range Fuel (74 Gals - 98 Gals Total Fuel) Vortex Generators BAS Pull Handles & BAS Inertia Shoulder Harnesses Patroller / Spotter Bubble Windows P. Ponk Main Landing Gear Attachments Steward Gas Spring Door Assist Airwolf Oil Filter Sky Tec Starter Engine Pre-Heater Rosen Sun Visors & Flight Products Wing Root Vents Artex ELT Extended Baggage Quasar L.E.D. Landing, Taxi Lights, and Wing-tip Strobes 8.6 Main Tires & 10 Inch Tailwheel JMI Engine Gauges Seat Locks & Door Guardians Center V Bar Support

Avionics

Aspen EDF-1000 Evolution Primary Flight Display Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS Garmin GTR-225 NAV/COM PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel L3 Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin Aera 660 Portable GPS JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor / 6 Cyd EGT / CHT Electronics International Fuel Flow Manifold & RPM Gauges Shadin Fuel Flow Computer

How this aircraft compares

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

Price

62nd pct
$249k$900kThis aircraft · $358k

$358k · 62nd percentile of 13 listings

Airframe time

53rd pct
45916,965This aircraft · 3,890

3,890 hours total (TTAF) · 53rd percentile of 15 listings

Engine time

77th pct
561,990This aircraft · 510

510 hours since new · 77th percentile of 13 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

Year1977
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelA185F
Serial Number18503167
Registration #N866PH
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR

Airframe

Total Time3,890
STOLYes
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO550D
Engine 1 Time510 SNEW
Engine TBO2000
Aftermarket Engine STCYes

Props

Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop ModelPHC-C3YR-1RF
Prop Time510 SNEW
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAspen EDF-1000 Evolution Primary Flight Display Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS Garmin GTR-225 NAV/COM PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel L3 Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin Aera 660 Portable GPS JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor / 6 Cyd EGT / CHT Electronics International Fuel Flow Manifold & RPM Gauges Shadin Fuel Flow Computer

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsFlint Tip Tanks & Wing X-STOL Wing Extensions Factory Long Range Fuel (74 Gals - 98 Gals Total Fuel) Vortex Generators BAS Pull Handles & BAS Inertia Shoulder Harnesses Patroller / Spotter Bubble Windows P. Ponk Main Landing Gear Attachments Steward Gas Spring Door Assist Airwolf Oil Filter Sky Tec Starter Engine Pre-Heater Rosen Sun Visors & Flight Products Wing Root Vents Artex ELT Extended Baggage Quasar L.E.D. Landing, Taxi Lights, and Wing-tip Strobes 8.6 Main Tires & 10 Inch Tailwheel JMI Engine Gauges Seat Locks & Door Guardians Center V Bar Support

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual Due: April 2027 IFR Check: In Progress
AirworthyYes