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1980 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna A185F listings ($336,047), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.8%
- Airframe time +2,318 hr vs comps -4.6%
- Engine time -396 hr vs comps +3.2%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
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 | 6,540 hrs |
| Engine time | 88 SFRM |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
Description
Factory fiitted Float Attachments STOL Kit Cargo Pod Recent Comprehensive Refurb Project Low Factory Reman Engine
Modifications
Additional Equipment: Manual Flaps Ext Battery Start Socket – Behind Baggage Door Hobbs Meter Factory Fitted Float Attachments STOL Kit Cargo Pod
Avionics
New Metal Panel with Carbon Fibre Layered Finish Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GPS 150XL TSO King KX-155 TSO – Nav/Com, with shared Glide Slope Indicator King KX-155 TSO – Nav/Com #2 (Selector switch for #1 or #2) King KR 87 TSO ADF King KT-76 Transponder Artex 406 MHz ELT 6 Place Intercom
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna A185F lands versus other Cessna A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $336k of 10 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
75th pct6,540 hours total (TTAF) · 75th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
25th pct88 hours since factory reman · 25th percentile of 12 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Serial Number | 185-04095 |
| Registration # | ZS-FNF |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | Mosselbay |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,540 |
|---|---|
| STOL | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 88 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2007 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1612 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | PHC-C3YF-1RF |
| Prop Time | 60 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | New Metal Panel with Carbon Fibre Layered Finish Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GPS 150XL TSO King KX-155 TSO – Nav/Com, with shared Glide Slope Indicator King KX-155 TSO – Nav/Com #2 (Selector switch for #1 or #2) King KR 87 TSO ADF King KT-76 Transponder Artex 406 MHz ELT 6 Place Intercom |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Additional Equipment: Manual Flaps Ext Battery Start Socket – Behind Baggage Door Hobbs Meter Factory Fitted Float Attachments STOL Kit Cargo Pod |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2019 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna A185F on Skis
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna A185F on Skis (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 522 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 131 kts · 151 mph |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The A185F on Skis seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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