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Single-Engine Piston

1979 CESSNA A185F

$323,596 fyiEstimate $299,500–$307,000 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%
  • 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.

1979
10,904 hrs
N4095L
CONTINENTAL IO520D
1
Bialystok-Krywlany, Polen
📍 Gordola, Switzerland

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA A185F
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time10,904 hrs
Engine time343.5 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 650
Avionics / OtherGarmin GTN 650Xi
ADS-BYes
AnnualSeptember 2025
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

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
$249k$900kThis aircraft · $324k

$324k · 38th percentile of 13 listings

Airframe time

87th pct
45916,965This aircraft · 10,904

10,904 hours total (TTAF) · 87th percentile of 15 listings

Engine time

31st pct
561,990This aircraft · 343

343 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

Year1979
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelA185F
ConditionUsed
Registration #N4095L
FlightRulesIFR
Based atBiałystok-Krywlany, Polen

Airframe

Total Time10,904.2
Max Takeoff Weight3,351.03 lb
STOLYes
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO520D
Engine 1 Time343.5 SMOH
Engine TBO1700
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2019

Props

Prop Time343.5 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin 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 KitYes

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsP-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 Interior2018
Number of Seats6
ConfigurationPassenger

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection September 2025
AirworthyYes