1976 Cessna 185-550 for sale

1976 Cessna 185-550

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$369,000
Total Time 4,825 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Continental IO-470-F
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
ICAO Type C185
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Canadian Aircraft Sales
csplane.com
$369,000

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About This Cessna 185-550

This 1976 Cessna 185-550 is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,825 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $369,000.

The 185-550 cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,150 ft allows operation above most weather.

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 4,825 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,825 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $232 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 185-550 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard 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
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 185

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 185. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 safety data coming soon.

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