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 +13,075 hr vs comps -20.0%
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 | 16,965 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
Description
Detailed Description This 1979 Cessna A185F is commercially operated and freshly overhauled engine. Equipped with Wipline 3730 amphibious floats, a Robertson STOL kit, and Flint Aero extended range tip tanks. Features SkyTrac tracking, Garmin avionics, and full dual controls. Contact Airside Aviation today to find out more.
Modifications
Engine Make/Model: Continental IO-520-F Time: 0.0 SMOH Overhauled January 9, 2025 Propeller Make/Model: Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F8429 Time: 575.4 SNEW Installed May, 21, 2020
Avionics
Avionics Standard Equipment: ASI, ADI (GH), ALT, CDI, TC (DC Electric), DG, VSI Clock, Mag Compass, Ammeter, Fuel Gauge, Manifold PSI/Fuel Flow, Engine Tachometer, Vacuum King KMA 20 Audio Panel King KX 175B NAV/COMM 1 King KY 92 COMM 2 King KI 209 ILS/NAV Indicator Garmin MAP 196 GPS Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Trans-Cal Blind Encoder Electronics International CHT/EGT & Oil PSI SkyTrac DSAT-200 Tracking System Kannad 406AF ELT & Remote True Blue USB Charger Additional Equipment Robertson STOL Kit Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats Flint Aero Extended Range Fuel Tip Tanks External Loads STC (Floats/Amphibs) Wipline 3000 Series Skis Shoulder Harness Kit (SK185-52B, Cessna SEB92-88) Secondary Seat Stop (SK210-174 Kit, Cessna SEB07-5) Seaplane Ventral Fin Kit Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots SoundEx Thermal/Acoustic Cabin Insulation Kit Full Dual Controls (RH Pilot) Articulating LH Pilot Seat Ground Power Receptacle
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA A185F lands versus other CESSNA A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
31st pct$285k · 31st percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
99th pct16,965 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 15 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
