1974 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 6
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRincluding switches and breakers Garmin G3X Garmin G5 Garmin GTN650 Garmin GTR225A Nav/Comm Garmin 345 ADS-B In/Out Garmin AOA Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin GMA 350C Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth All new wiring
antennasetc. 6-place intercom (all new wiring) LEMO and dual GA for pilot/co-pilot Garmin GTX 345 GAE12 encoder Garmin Flight Stream 210 AHRS w/ Bluetooth JPI EDM-900 Engine Monitor Pilot and co-pilot USB-C/USB-A charging ports ARTEX ELT345
Description
Avionics / Equipment New panel, including switches and breakers Garmin G3X Garmin G5 Garmin GTN650 Garmin GTR225A Nav/Comm Garmin 345 ADS-B In/Out Garmin AOA Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin GMA 350C Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth All new wiring, antennas, etc. 6-place intercom (all new wiring) LEMO and dual GA for pilot/co-pilot Garmin GTX 345 GAE12 encoder Garmin Flight Stream 210 AHRS w/ Bluetooth JPI EDM-900 Engine Monitor Pilot and co-pilot USB-C/USB-A charging ports ARTEX ELT345
Engine
IO-550-D (Continental Factory Rebuilt) GAMI Injectors MT Propellor (MTV-9-D) New alternator
Propeller
Airframes Alaska bush tailwheel Paint Interior: 8-9 Selkirk extended baggage (battery moved to the firewall) Selkirk cabin insulation Door stewards BAS Inertia Reel 4-Point Shoulder Harness/Lap Belt System Cleveland wheels and brakes Wheel pants (not installed) Pilot and co-pilot articulating seats Cessna secondary seat stop New Selker Glare Shield LED wing tips 3rd Row Seat (not installed) Glider Tow Hook Tail AD complied with
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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Brent Rowser
trade-a-plane.com
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$395,000
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Salt Lake City, UT | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1974 Cessna A185F (N185ME) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,498 hours on the airframe. There are currently 18 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,500 to $425,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $395,000.
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 2,498 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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
FAA registration data pending for N185ME.
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
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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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