1976 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
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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 A185F
This 1976 Cessna A185F is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,032 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $200,000 to $899,500.
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 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. 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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Title Status
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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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