1978 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable CESSNA A185F listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -2,892 hr vs comps +5.8%
- Engine time -236 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- 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 | 998 hrs |
| Engine time | 195 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GMC 507, Garmin GSA 28, Garmin GDL 69A, Garmin GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin G500 |
Description
Detailed Description 1978 Cessna A185F Skywagon, 997.7 TT. 194.7 Since Brand New IO550 Engine Upgrade and Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller Upgrade. 35.7 Since Brand New Wipline 3000A Floats. Incredible Cessna A185F, New Garm TXi Touch Screen Avionics Suite, Nearly $1,000,000 Invested and Over 3 Years to Complete, One Owner Since New – Extremely Low Time – Always Hangared. $899,500. CALL FOR DETAILS! Highlights: Like Brand New! No Expense Spared! Not Another One Like It! One Owner Since New! All Original Logbooks and all the Original Factory Paperwork (POH, Weight and Balance, Factory Order Forms, Logbook Bag, etc.)! Always Fresh Water! Extremely Low Time! New Paint by Wipaire! Robertson STOL Kit Original Factory interior in Amazing Condition! No Hail! No Corrosion! Perfect Airframe! Remarks: Financing Available: $89,950 down and $5,185 per month. Airframe: 997.7 Total Time Since New
Modifications
Engine: 194.7 Total Time Since Brand New IO550 Engine Upgrade Prop: 194.7 Total Time Since Brand New Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller Upgrade Floats: 35.7 Total Time Since Brand New Wipline 3000A Floats
Avionics
Avionics/Equipment: Garmin G500TXi Primary Flight Display • Garmin GDU-1060 PFD • Garmin GMN-01218 ADHARS • Garmin GMU-44 Magnetometer • Garmin GTP-59 OAT Probe • Database SD Card Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) Garmin G500TXi Multi-Function Display • Garmin GDU-700L MFD • Garmin GEA-110 Engine Analyzer • Bendix RPM Sensor • Garmin Oil Temp Sensor • Carb Temp Sensor • Garmin Oil Temp Transducer • Garmin FT-60 Fuel Flow Transducer Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Trim • Garmin GMC-507 AP Controller • Garmin GSA-28 Roll Servo • Garmin GSA-28 Pitch Servo • Garmin GSA-28 Trim Servo • Garmin GAD-29B Garmin GDL-69A SXM Weather/Music Receiver Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB Power Points Garmin GTN-750NXi #1 Com/Nav/WAAS GPS • Garmin GA-35 GPS Antenna • Comant Left Com Antenna • Data Base SD Card Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin Smart Glide with Switch Garmin GTN-650NXi #2 Com/Nav/WAAS GPS • Garmin GA-35 GPS Antenna • Comant Right Com Antenna • Data Base SD Card Garmin G5 Pilot Standby Instrument • Garmin G5 GPS Antenna • Garmin G5 Battery Garmin G5 Co-Pilot Standby Instrument • Garmin G5 GPS Antenna • Garmin G5 Battery Garmin GMA-35C Bluetooth Audio Panel • Comant Marker Antenna Garmin GTX-345R Transponder with ADS-B In/Out • Comant Transponder Antenna Additional Equipment: Wipline 3000A Amphibious Floats Robertson STOL Kit Factory Float Kit Factory Corrosion Proofed CO Guardian 451 CO Detector Artex ELT-1000 400 MHz ELT • Artex ELT Remote Mounted Switch • Artex ELT Antenna Whelen LED Taxi/Landing Lights Wingtip Strobes CiES Left/Right Fuel Probe/Senders Concorde Battery With Contactor Flap Position Indicator Flap Position Transmitter Alternate Static Source Valve
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA A185F lands versus other CESSNA A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$900k · 99th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
20th pct998 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
23rd pct195 hours since new · 23rd 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.
