1976 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics Standard Cessna 185 Avionics Garmin 175 GPS Edo 628-2960 Skis: FluiDyne C3200
Description
This 1976 Cessna A185F, is a commercial maintained aircraft. It has standard Cessna 185 avionics, with a Garmin 175 GPS. Comes with Skis, Floats and Wheels. It's perfect for both commercial and personal use. Call Airside Aviation today and don't miss out on the opportunity to own this 185!
Engine
Engine Make/Model: Continental IO-520D Time: 406.3 SMOH TBO: 1,700 Overhauled January 31, 2007 Propeller Make/Model: McCauley D3A34C410/90DFA-4 Time: 10 SMOH TBO: 2,400 Overhauled Jun 26, 2015
Propeller
Make/Model: McCauley D3A34C410/90DFA-4 Time: 10 SMOH TBO: 2,400
Interior
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Modifications / STCs
• Floats: Edo 628-2960
• Skis: FluiDyne C3200
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Fitzsimmons
controller.com
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$250,000
|
Smithers, BC, Canada | Mar 14, 2026 | 127 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1976 Cessna A185F (C-GYIS) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 11,860 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $200,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $250,000.
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. 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 11,860 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GYIS) is registered outside the US.
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 C-GYIS.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GYIS). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $219,900–$350,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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