1973 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
A dependable workhorse with the IO-550 Bonaire/Davis conversion, this tough bird has been re-imagined with a fantastic Garmin avionics suite: Dual G3X Touch glass, GFC-500 Autopilot, GNX-375 WAAS IFR GPS, GNC-255 Nav/Com, GTX-33 ADSB Remote Transponder, G5 Backup flight instrument. P-Ponk Gear, Sportsman STOL and VGs create a unique airplane for travels to short and unimproved strips. Factory float kit! Many other thoughtful additions!
Engine
Engine: TCM IO-550-FC-D s/n 284561-R 300 HP (Bonaire/Davis)
Propeller
McCauley 3-blade Prop D3A34C401 s/n 930180
Interior
Good Condition Brushwood Cloth Seating Inserts with Umber Vinyl Surrounds Tan Sidewalls and Headliner Glove Box
Exterior
Good Condition Overall Matterhorn White Navy Blue Lower and Accents
Modifications / STCs
• New Custom Instrument Panel
• New Klixon Circuit Breakers
• New Avion Research Yokes
• - A/P Disconnect
• - Dual PTT
• P-Ponk Gear
• Alaska Bushwheels Tailwheel and Spring
• Sportsman STOL
• VG's
• New one-piece windshield & side windows
• Retractable BAS tail handles
• LED Red/White Beacons
• Aero-Fabricators Shoulder Harnesses STC
• LED Beacon
• CIES Fuel Senders
• Extended Baggage
• Factory Float Kit (was an active Floatplane in Canada)
• Factory Zinc Chromate
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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AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
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$214,900
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aircraftdealer.com
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$209,000
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Clayton, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Aircraft Merchants
aviapages.com
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Contact for Price
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— | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$209,000
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Clayton, NC | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controller.com
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$214,900
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
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$221,588
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Louisburg, North Carolina, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
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$218,888 *
GBP £162,470
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1973 Cessna A185F (N365FC) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 15,457 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 $214,900.
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 15,457 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
NORTHERN PIONEER HELICOPTERS LLC
Registration Address
BIG LAKE, AK
Certificate Issued
2023-12-13
Airworthiness
2005-08-09
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 N365FC.
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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