1976 Cessna A185FA
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification
Description
Airframe
• 2032 Total Time
• Aircraft Serial 18502991
Engine
• Continental IO-520D147 / S/N 581501
• 729 Since Factory New (7/2001)
• Top Overhaul at 537.4 SMOH (7/2012)
• Compressions 5/2023 – 80/66/65/73/70/69 over 80
Propeller
• 819.7 SNEW ( Installed 7/1999)
• Hartzell Propeller 3 Blade HC-C2YK-/BF
Avionics
• Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
• Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
• Bendix/King KMD-150 MFD
• Bendix/King KY 197 COM
• Bendix/King KR 87 ADF
• Narco AT-150 Transonder
• UAvionix Skybeacon ADS-B Out
• S-Tec 50 AutoPilot
• Century HSI
• Six Place Intercom
Features
• Wipline 3730 Amphibs
• Airglas 3600 Wheel Skis / Tail Skis
• Robertson STOL VG’s
• Horton Leading Edges
• Bubble Door Windows
• Long Range Fuel (74 gal Useable)
• Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System
• Zeftronics Alternator Controller
• Wing X STOL Wing Extension
• JPI EGT 701
• GAMI Fuel Injectors
• P-Ponk Gear Modification
• BAS Shoulder Harness
• Landing Gear Advisory
Maintenance and Remarks
• Midwest Based and Hangared
• Annual Due May 2024
• Pitot Static / Altimeter Due May 2024
• Aircraft Was Sold New to Canada.
• Exported to the US in 1999.
• Airframe Logbooks Start in 1999
Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification
Engine
• Continental IO-520D147 / S/N 581501 • 729 Since Factory New (7/2001) • Top Overhaul at 537.4 SMOH (7/2012) • Compressions 5/2023 – 80/66/65/73/70/69 over 80 Propeller • 819.7 SNEW ( Installed 7/1999) • Hartzell Propeller 3 Blade HC-C2YK-/BF Avionics • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel • Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM • Bendix/King KMD-150 MFD • Bendix/King KY 197 COM • Bendix/King KR 87 ADF • Narco AT-150 Transonder • UAvionix Skybeacon ADS-B Out • S-Tec 50 AutoPilot • Century HSI • Six Place Intercom Features • Wipline 3730 Amphibs • Airglas 3600 Wheel Skis / Tail Skis • Robertson STOL VG’s • Horton Leading Edges • Bubble Door Windows • Long Range Fuel (74 gal Useable) • Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System • Zeftronics Alternator Controller • Wing X STOL Wing Extension • JPI EGT 701 • GAMI Fuel Injectors • P-Ponk Gear Modification • BAS Shoulder Harness • Landing Gear Advisory Maintenance and Remarks • Midwest Based and Hangared • Annual Due May 2024 • Pitot Static / Altimeter Due May 2024 • Aircraft Was Sold New to Canada. • Exported to the US in 1999. • Airframe Logbooks Start in 1999 Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification
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About This Cessna A185FA
This 1976 Cessna A185FA is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,032 hours on the airframe.
The A185FA 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 2,032 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.
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Cessna A185FA — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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