1976 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
JPI EDM700 Engine Monitor Century 1 Autopilot Bendix/King HSI King KMA20 Audio Panel Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS/Navigator Bendix/King KX165 Nav/Com Garmin GTX345 Transponder w/ ADSB In Out Radar Altimeter PS Engineering Intercom w/ Audio In Hobbs Meter ELT Remote Amphibious Landing Gear Position Advisory System Dual Aircraft Batteries w/ Selector Switch Avionics Master Switch
Description
Fresh to the market with a fresh 03/2026 annual is one of the lowest time (1623TT) and cleanest Cessna A185F in existence with all of the desirable mods. Currently on EDO Amphibious floats and the aircraft will come with the landing gear. Turn key, ready for any adventure you can imagine. Always well maintained and always hangared. Beautiful paint and beautiful interior. All logs, no known damage history.
Engine
Continental IO-520-D S/N: 174865R SMOH: 1175.2 Factory Reman in 1980 Cylinders #1 4 Replaced @ 1082 SMOH in 04/2022 Engine Hoses replaced 11/2015 Fuel Servo O/H in 11/2015 New Muffler installed 01/2019 @ 1019 SMOH GAMI Fuel Nozzles STC#SE09217SC Both Cowl Flap Control Cables Replaced 04/2022
Interior
Interior - 8/10 Light Blue and cream seat covers in great condition with little to no signs of wear and no rips, stains or tears. Seatbelts in great condition. Dark blue utility carpets in great condition.
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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Yankee Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$425,000
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Plymouth, MA | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1976 Cessna A185F (N93033) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,623 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $425,000.
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.
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 1,623 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 377 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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 N93033.
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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