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1985 CESSNA A185F
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable CESSNA A185F listings ($330,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +7 vs comparable listings +10.5%
- Airframe time +2,712 hr vs comps -5.4%
- Engine time +1,559 hr vs comps -4.7%
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 | 6,602 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,990.4 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | BENDIX/KING |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
If you know what you are looking at, you appreciate how incredibly valued the C185 tail dragger is to the private pilot community. These aeroplanes are like art pieces - slowly accruing in value as the years past and the demand grows year on year. This example wants for nothing and our client is ready to see it fly off to a new owner. If ever there was a bullet proof aviation investment - the Cessna A185F is the poster child. Call or email to discuss - this is a valued aeroplane in todays market.
Modifications
Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33 Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM Door Stewards STC S01120SE Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33 Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM Door Stewards STC S01120SE
Avionics
Bendix King VHF KY96A radio Bendix King KMA 24H Audio Panel Appareo Straus ESG ADSB Transponder Artex 406 ELT
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA A185F lands versus other CESSNA A185F listings on fyiAero.
Price
15th pct$275k · 15th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
67th pct6,602 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,990 hours since overhaul · 99th 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,602 |
|---|---|
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,900 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO520D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,990.4 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2200 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | D3A34C403 |
| Prop Time | 1906 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Bendix King VHF KY96A radio Bendix King KMA 24H Audio Panel Appareo Straus ESG ADSB Transponder Artex 406 ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33 Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM Door Stewards STC S01120SE |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Sportsman STOL Kit STC SA2256WE Rosen Sun Visor STC SA00871SE Seaplanes West STC Engine Mount SA01573NY P Pong Outboard LG Brackets STC SA4170NM Acorn Welding Exhaust System SA97-33 Bracket Air Filter STC SA71GL LP Aerospace One Piece Windscreen STC SA4741NM Door Stewards STC S01120SE |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2017 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Current Annual Inspection |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
