1977 Cessna 185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAspen EDF-1000 Evolution Primary Flight Display Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS Garmin GTR-225 NAV/COM PS Engineering PMA7000B Audio Panel L3 Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin Aera 660 Portable GPS JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor / 6 Cyd EGT / CHT Electronics International Fuel Flow Manifold RPM Gauges Shadin Fuel Flow Computer
Description
Exceptionally well-equipped 1977 Cessna A185F Skywagon featuring a 510-hour Continental IO-550D Conversion, Seaplanes West engine mount, Hartzell 3-blade prop, Flint tip tanks, Wing X-STOL extensions, Vortex Generators, and Quasar L.E.D. Lights!Complete logs since new, always hangared, and no damage history. Aspen EFD-1000 PFD, Garmin 430W WAAS, L3 Lynx ADS-B In/Out, extended baggage, BAS shoulder harnesses, and numerous backcountry upgrades make this a highly capable and exceptionally well-maintained Skywagon!
Engine
Engine: Continental IO-550D Engine Time Since New: 510 Hours Seaplanes West Engine Mount STC Propeller: Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF 3-Blade Propeller Propeller Time Since New: 510 Hours
Propeller
Hours Since New: 3,890 Hours Annual Due: April 2027 IFR Check: In Progress
Interior
Tasteful Gray and Beige leather interior with matching leather sidewall panels, and a wool headliner and carpet. Folding rear seats with a quick-removal kit and bubble-style Patroller windows create excellent visibility!
Exterior
Very attractive Cream and Green paint scheme with a Silver accent stripe, Abrasion Boots, Red Flint Wing Tips and Polished Spinner Interior: Tasteful Gray and Beige leather interior with matching leather sidewall panels, and a wool headliner and carpet. Folding rear seats with a quick-removal kit and bubble-style Patroller windows create excellent visibility!
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jet Air
trade-a-plane.com
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$357,500
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Galesburg, IL | Jun 26, 2026 | 8 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 185F
This 1977 Cessna 185F (N866PH) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,890 hours on the airframe. There are currently 18 185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $450,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $357,500.
The 185F 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 3,890 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 185F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N866PH.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 185F
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.
INSTALLED NEW ACORN WELDING LTD. EXHAUST STACKS AND MUFFLER ON FACTORY NEW IO-550D ENGINE. BOTH EXHAUST STACKS CRACKED WITHIN 60 HOURS; REPLACED BOTH STACKS WITH NEW ACORN STACKS; ONE OF THE NEW STACKS CRACKED (1" HOLE) WITHIN 30 HOURS. REMOVED FRO...
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.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
