1979 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%
- Airframe time +7,014 hr vs comps -14.0%
- Engine time -88 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
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 | 10,904 hrs |
| Engine time | 343.5 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GTN 650Xi |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | September 2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Private aircraft Possible trade with Cessna T210N or newer or Beechcraft Bonanza Annual inspection September 2025 Possible trade with Cessna T210N or newer, Beechcraft 36 Bonanza, other 6 seats single engine aircraft Specifications subject to verfification by purchaser Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice
Modifications
P-Ponk Main Landing Gear (STC# SA2918NM) GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC# SE09217SC) JPI EDM-701 Graphic Engine Analyzer ABI Alaskan Bushwheel Tail Wheel Attachment Pin (STC# SA02299SE) XP Tail Wheel Assembly (STC# SA2359NM) McFarlane Jack Screw Actuator (STC# SA02113AK) Cessna Service Kit SK 180-43 Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar & Tail Cone Aft Bulkhead Reinforcement Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (STC# SA63GL) Pilot & Co-Pilot Bubble Side Windows Photo Pod under Co-pilot Seat B.A.S. Shoulder Harness System (STC# SA2067NM) AirWolf Remote Oil Filter Dual Push-to-Talk Switches USB Charging Ports Engine Pre-Heater One Piece Windshield. New Windshield In 2020 Bruce Custom Canopy Cover with Window Covers B.A.S. Tail Pull Handles Rosen Sunvisors Third Row Child Jump Seat Extended Baggage Compartment Insulated Cowl Cover Aerotherm Duece Engine Pre-heater Vortex Generators 4-Place Intercom Avionics Master Switch 88 Gallons Fuel Tanks
Avionics
Garmin GTN650xi Touch Screen Flight Navigator, NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GTR225 COM 2 each Garmin G5 Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin ADSB Transponder Garmin GFC500 Autopilot JPI FS450 Fuel Scan Fuel Flow JPI EDM-701 Graphic Engine Analyzer Astro Tech LC2 Quartz Chronometer/Clock Dual Push-to-Talk Switches USB Charging Ports
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA A185F lands versus other CESSNA A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
38th pct$324k · 38th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
87th pct10,904 hours total (TTAF) · 87th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
31st pct343 hours since major overhaul · 31st 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N4095L |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | Białystok-Krywlany, Polen |
Airframe
| Total Time | 10,904.2 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,351.03 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 343.5 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2019 |
Props
| Prop Time | 343.5 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN650xi Touch Screen Flight Navigator, NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GTR225 COM 2 each Garmin G5 Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin ADSB Transponder Garmin GFC500 Autopilot JPI FS450 Fuel Scan Fuel Flow JPI EDM-701 Graphic Engine Analyzer Astro Tech LC2 Quartz Chronometer/Clock Dual Push-to-Talk Switches USB Charging Ports |
Additional Equipment
| Float Kit | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | P-Ponk Main Landing Gear (STC# SA2918NM) GAMI Fuel Injectors (STC# SE09217SC) JPI EDM-701 Graphic Engine Analyzer ABI Alaskan Bushwheel Tail Wheel Attachment Pin (STC# SA02299SE) XP Tail Wheel Assembly (STC# SA2359NM) McFarlane Jack Screw Actuator (STC# SA02113AK) Cessna Service Kit SK 180-43 Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar & Tail Cone Aft Bulkhead Reinforcement Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (STC# SA63GL) Pilot & Co-Pilot Bubble Side Windows Photo Pod under Co-pilot Seat B.A.S. Shoulder Harness System (STC# SA2067NM) AirWolf Remote Oil Filter Dual Push-to-Talk Switches USB Charging Ports Engine Pre-Heater One Piece Windshield. New Windshield In 2020 Bruce Custom Canopy Cover with Window Covers B.A.S. Tail Pull Handles Rosen Sunvisors Third Row Child Jump Seat Extended Baggage Compartment Insulated Cowl Cover Aerotherm Duece Engine Pre-heater Vortex Generators 4-Place Intercom Avionics Master Switch 88 Gallons Fuel Tanks |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |