1977 CESSNA A185F
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.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA A185F |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,890 hrs |
| Engine time | 510 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Other | Aspen EFD1000, Garmin Aera 660, Garmin GNS-430W |
| Annual | April 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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$358k · 62nd percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
53rd pct3,890 hours total (TTAF) · 53rd percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
77th pct510 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
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Serial Number | 18503167 |
| Registration # | N866PH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,890 |
|---|---|
| STOL | Yes |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO550D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 510 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | PHC-C3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 510 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | 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 |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | 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 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: April 2027 IFR Check: In Progress |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |