1973 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin 430 King KX 165 Nav Com King KY 97A Com King KR 86 ADF King KT 76C Transponder ADS-B Out uAvionix Cessna audio panel Intercom Equipment: Long range fuel 74 gallons CGR-30P Engine Monitor Extended baggage Bubble windows Rosen visors LED landing lights Float kit and V brace Additional: Alaska Bushwheels and Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats are available. Wipline 3730 Amphibious floats 8.50 x 6 mains {Alaska Bushweels available}
and Baby Bush 11 inch tailwheelDescription
1973 Cessna A185F Canadian freshwater history. 3500 TTSN, 970 SMOH. Meticulous logs, on landing gear with 8.50 x 6 tires, Alaska Bushwheels and Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats are available. Long Range Fuel. Asking $255,000 possible trade or delivery, TX. Ron,.
Engine
Engine: IO520D 970 SMOH Prop: 275 SMOH
Exterior
New paint MENA and interior
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hudson Flight
trade-a-plane.com
|
$255,000
$265,000
|
Pampa, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hudson Flight Limited
aircraftdealer.com
|
$265,000
|
Pampa, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$265,000
|
Pampa, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hudson Flight Limited
aerotrader.com
|
$245,000
|
Pampa, TX | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1973 Cessna A185F (N91PH) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $255,000.
The A185F cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
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 3,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna A185F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
M&S EQUIPMENT LEASING LLC
Registration Address
DALHART, TX
Certificate Issued
2023-11-28
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N91PH.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna A185F
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UPON INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE ABI 3413-01K TAIL WHEEL FORK ASSY, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST.
MOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE.
WHILE EXECUTING A WHEEL LANDING ON RWY 29 AT AWO, UPON TOUCH DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A GENTLE DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH COULD NOT BE CORRECTED WITH LEFT BRAKE OR LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, EXITED THE RUNWAY ONTO THE GRAS...
THE AIRCRAFT CABIN HEADLINER WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE. AFTER REMOVAL, SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CARRY THROUGH SPAR. THIS RENDERED THE SPAR UNAIRWORTHY AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED ...
CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH LH AND RH TAILWHEEL STEERING BELLCRANK BRACKETS DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. PN-0712039-1. THESE BRACKETS HOLD THE BELLCRANK THAT COMBINES THE INPUT FOR AIR RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL STEERING. CRACKS ORIGINATED IN BOTH BRACKE...
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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