1965 Cessna 185D
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Turnkey Cessna 185D with all the upgrades you want. Extensive maintenance completed including overhaul of landing gear, tail and recent fuel bladder. In addition to the new factory reman IO-550D.
Engine
- 5hrs SFRM IO-550D - Loree Air overhauled engine mount
Propeller
Clean, low time Cessna 185. Ready for adventure. Comprehensive recent maintenance: - MLG Overhaul - Horizontal Rebuild (Not from an accident) - Elevator Jackscrews - Fuel Bladder
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sean McGillivray
trade-a-plane.com
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$280,000
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Grants Pass, OR | Jun 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 185D
This 1965 Cessna 185D (N1529F) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 5,855 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $280,000.
The 185D cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,150 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15.5 GPH (59 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $85/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 5,855 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 5 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 185D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1529F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 185D
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 5 recent reports for this aircraft type.
AIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR A 50 HR INSPECTION. WHEN ENGINE OIL SCREEN WAS PULLED, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL IN IT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BUSHING, PN 530658 WAS SIDINGRATING. NOTE: AT FIR...
(CAN) WING CENTER RIBS AT STATION 190.0 IN BOTH WINGS WERE FOUND CRACKED AT THE TRAILING EDGE WERE THEY ATTACH TO THE AUX REAR SPAR OF THE WING. STN 190.0 IN THE OB AILERON HINGE ATTACH POINT. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT AT SOME TIME THIS AIRCRAFT WAS SUBJE...
FOUND A .5 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE IB ANGLE-TAILCONE REINFORCEMENT LT FROM TOP OF ANGLE DOWN TO WITHIN .25 INCH OF IB HORIZONTAL MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. (K)
ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE OIL PRESSURE CAUSING INTERNAL BEARING DAMAGE. EXTENT OF DAMAGE AND CAUSE IS PENDING ENGINE TEARDOWN. (K)
BROKEN CABLE P/N 42104 ON GEAR RETRACT. CABLE BROKE AT AFT END. SUSPECT CAUSE FROM RUST.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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