No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1972 Cessna 185E
Single Engine Piston
No longer listed
$261,741
Location
United Kingdom
Total Time
3,050 hrs
Seats
6
Engine
CONTINENTAL IO-470-F
Cruise
145 kts (269 km/h)
ICAO Type
C185
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1972
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- 185E
- Total Time
- 3,050 hr
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Seller
- Andrew Freeman
- Source
- avpay.aero
Europlane Sales LTD are delighted to offer exclusively this stunning Cessna 185E ready for immediate delivery to the new owner.
This 1972 185E benefits from recently having close to £100,000 GBP spent on restoring the airframe alone, with a recent interior and stunning panel upgrades, including the fantastic Garmin GTN 750 Xi this is certainly a rare find.
Features;
Brand new 3 blade propeller fitted.
Extensive airframe restoration
New Garmin GTN750Xi
New Garmin G5’s
Exceptional Condition Throughout
UK VAT Paid
3050 TT since new
Continental IO-520-D 300hp
Total Time Engine: 75 hrs*
Date Of Last Overhaul: 25/04/2015
Cessna 185E — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
6
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
17,150 ft (5,227 m)
Max Weight
3,350 lbs (1,520 kg)
Useful Load
1,440 lbs (653 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
84 gal (318 L)
Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH (59 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
15.5 GPH
~$101/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Cessna 185E typical:
$140,000 – $378,410
median $271,500
across 22 active listings
This listing at $261,741 is near median.
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About the Cessna 185E
The Cessna 185 Skywagon is the bigger, more-powerful taildragger Skywagon — produced 1961-1985 with a 300 hp Continental IO-520 and six seats. Effectively a 180 with more engine, the 185 is the heavyweight bush taildragger — favoured for serious backcountry, float and utility operations where the 180 runs out of useful load. Cruise around 145 knots; useful load comfortable for six.
Produced 1961–1985. Total produced: 4,400.