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1982 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna A185F listings ($325,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +10,590 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +748 hr vs comps -6.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (44% of comps) +2.6%
- Autopilot (33% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 1110 FAA-registered +4.3%
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 | 17,192 hrs |
| Engine time | 1219 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC 50 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1982 Cessna A185F Skywagon - N185TK, Serial Number 185-04366, About 80 from the end of production. IO550-D(17B) S/N 284481. 88" McCauley 3-blade 401C Black Mac. Beautiful airplane with all the best mods. Fast, straight, reliable and very capable. Former California Highway Patrol aircraft based in the desert, with the very best maintenance only California could afford. Very complete logs and documentation. I've owned and enjoyed this airplane for the last 25 years. Illness forces sale. Factory Float Kit (never on floats), Robertson STOL, Snider Speed Kit, Micro Aerodynamics VGs, Wet Wing (88 Gallons Fuel) 8.50X6 Mains, XP Mods 10" Tailwheel. RMD Wingtips w/LED Recognition Lights and Strobes, LED Landing and Taxi Lights, Precise Flight Pulse Light System, AeroLED Sunbeacon Low Profile Flashing Beacon, Four-Place Interior. Garmin 530W GPS, PS Engineering PMA450B Stereo Audio Panel w/Bluetooth, King KX165 Navcom w/GS, Garmin GTX 345 w/Garmin GAE 12 Encoding Altimeter (ADS-B In/Out), King KN65A DME, King KCS55A Slaved HSI, King KRA-10A Radar Altimeter, STEC 50 Autopilot with GPSS, GEM 610 6-Probe Graphic Engine Monitor, JPI Fuel Scan 450 Fuel Flow Computer, Davtron Digital Clock, Emerging Lifesaving Technologies 406MHz ELT w/Internal GPS Inspections: Annual: 5/20/2026 Compressions: 1-77/80, 2-74/80, 3-75/80, 4-74/80, 5-76/80, 6-76/80 Pitot/Static, Altimeter: 5/12/2025 Transponder: 5/12/2025 ELT: 5/20/2026 - Battery Expires: 03/02/2028 Complete logbooks since new Factory Float Kit (never on floats) Robertson STOL Snider Speed Kit Wet Wing (88 Gallons Fuel) PPONK Gear Boxes Patroller Doors (Lower Windows) Reiff Engine Heater (Cylinders and Sump) Cowl Louvres Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators 8:50 X 6 Main Tires XP Mods 10" Tailwheel RMD Wingtips w/LED Recognition Lights and Strobes LED Landing and Taxi Lights Precise Flight Pulse Light System AeroLED Sunbeacon Low Profile Flashing Beacon Tail Pull Handles Stabilizer Abrasion Boots Refueling Steps and Handles Brackett Air Filter Empty Weight: 2051.92 Useful Load: 1298.08
Modifications
Engine: Teledyne Continental IO550-D(17B) S/N 284481 SFRM: 1200 Since Factory IRAN: 455 Propeller: 88" McCauley 3 Blade - D3A34C401C/90DFA-2 S/N 160444 Since New: 455
Avionics
PS Engineering PMA450B Digital Stereo Audio Selector Panel w/Marker Beacon, BT Garmin 530W WAAS IFR GPS/NavCom w/GS King KX-165 NavCom w/GS Garmin GTX 345 w/Garmin GAE 12 Encoding Altimeter (ADS-B In/Out) King KN65A DME King KCS55A HSI King KRA-10A Radar Altimeter STEC 50 Autopilot with GPSS GEM 610 6-Probe Graphic Engine Monitor JPI Fuel Scan 450 Fuel Flow Computer Davtron Digital Clock Emerging Lifesaving Technologies 406MHz ELT w/Internal GPS
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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
33rd pct$310k · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
99th pct17,192 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
91st pct1,219 engine hours · 91st percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
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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