1975 Cessna A185F for sale

1975 Cessna A185F

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,500Great Deal
Location Goodyear, AZ
Total Time 3,590 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 18502718
Reg # N1062F
Engine Continental IO-520-D
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
ICAO Type C185
⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

NEW ARRIVAL! Float Kit - Heavy Hauler - Garmin GPS AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales presents this low time 1975 Cessna A185F Skywagon to market. Equipped with an upgraded touchscreen Garmin GPS and a factory float kit. Offering an impressive useful load of over 1400 LBS. Hangard in dry-country Goodyear, Arizona. N1062F is offered at $219,900.

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$195,500

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About This Cessna A185F

This 1975 Cessna A185F (N1062F) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,590 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $195,500.

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 3,590 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 3,590 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $232 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna A185F — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,440 lbs (653 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH (59 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA A185F

Fuel 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 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA A185F. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1062F.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Goodyear, AZ

Seller reported 204 more aircraft in AZ →

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

1 incident found in NTSB database for N1062F.
accident none
1985-05-11
TALKEETNA, AK

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna A185F

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Landing Gear CRACKED
2025-08-01

UPON INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE ABI 3413-01K TAIL WHEEL FORK ASSY, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST.

Power Plant BROKEN
2024-10-03

MOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE.

Landing Gear BROKEN
2021-09-08

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...

Wings CORRODED
2020-11-15

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 ...

Fuselage CRACKED
2020-07-31

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...

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2016-12-08

THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2016-12-08

THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2016-12-08

THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2016-12-08

THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2016-12-08

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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$269,000
Range: $265,000 — $325,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-27%
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