1976 Cessna 185-550
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
PMA 8000 Audio Panel EDM JPI 700 engine monitor Garmin 796 GPS on Gizmo Garmin GNC 255 Fuel Scan 450 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Garmin GPS 150 USB Plug EDO 3430 floats (Very tight no leaks) P.Ponk Landing gear Federal 3500 Ski's Wing Extensions Seaplane West engine mount Sky-Tech starter Bubble Windows Bush and bench seats
Description
CESSNA 185-550, TT 4825 Hrs, Engine S.M.O.H. 150 Hrs Continental IO-550-D Overhauled in 2018, Propeller S.P.O.H. 0 Time 3 Blade Hartzell O/H in 2025. PMA 8000 Audio Panel, EDM JPI 700 engine monitor, Garmin 796 GPS on Gizmo, Garmin GNC 255 Fuel Scan 450, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder, Garmin GPS 150, USB Plug, EDO 3430 floats (Very tight no leaks), P.Ponk Landing gear Federal 3500 Ski's, Wing Extensions, Seaplane West engine mount, Sky-Tech starter, Bubble Windows, Bush and bench seats Empty Weight Floats 2345 Lbs, Gross Weight 3525 Lbs, All logs since new, All new fuel bladders replaced in 2023,
Engine
Engine S.M.O.H. 150 Hrs Continental IO-550-D Overhauled in 2018 Propeller S.P.O.H.0 Time 3 Blade Hartzell O/H in 2025.
Interior
Interior Clean interior 8/10 Exterior 9+/10 New Paint
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$268,000
|
Hawkesbury USA | Mar 30, 2026 | 136 days | Active | |
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
csplane.com
|
$369,000
|
— | Apr 03, 2026 | 132 days | Active |
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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 priced below the market average at $268,000.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $96/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 (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 185-550 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Hawkesbury USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
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