1977 Cessna 185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
2023 COM 1 Used ARC P/N 466660 S/N 2191 2020 NEW TRANSPONDER ACSS-LYNX-9000 w/ GPS ADS-B OUT/IN 2 TELESCOPING PADDLES INTERCOM PLUG-INS 2 FRONT
2 BACKDescription
1977 CESSNA A185F FLOATPLANE SUPER LOW TOTAL AIRFRAME HOURS 1,632.9 2 2001 AEROCET 3500L FLOATS Ser. #s -2026 FAMILY RECREATION FLIGHTS ONLY 1977-1985 FIRST OWNER TTA 337.5 hrs. MAINTENANCE Tacoma Av. Ctr. American Lk. Aero. 1985-Date PRESENT OWNER MAINTENANCE TIE-DOWN Kenmore Air Ace Aviation, Renton 2006 NEW CONTINENTAL ENGINE IO520D56B 399.9 TOTAL ENGINE HOURS SINCE NEW 2006 McCAULEY 3 BLADE PROPELLER OVERHAUL 399.9 hrs. SINCE PROPELLER OVERHAUL 2003 NEW SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESSES 2023 COM 1 Used ARC P/N 466660 S/N 2191 2020 NEW TRANSPONDER ACSS-LYNX-9000 w/ GPS ADS-B OUT/IN 2 TELESCOPING PADDLES INTERCOM PLUG-INS 2 FRONT, 2 BACK EXTERNAL BATTERY JUMPER CABLE Never Used 1977 CESSNA ORIGINAL PAINT, INTERIOR, ADF COM 2 2 HOLLOW TUBE DOCK BUMPERS
Engine
2006 NEW CONTINENTAL ENGINE IO520D56B 399.9 TOTAL ENGINE HOURS SINCE NEW 2006 McCAULEY 3 BLADE PROPELLER OVERHAUL 399.9 hrs. SINCE PROPELLER OVERHAUL
Propeller
1977 CESSNA A185F FLOATPLANE SUPER LOW TOTAL AIRFRAME HOURS 1,632.9 2
Interior
1977 CESSNA ORIGINAL PAINT, INTERIOR, ADF COM 2 2003 NEW SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESSES
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Hartley Paul
trade-a-plane.com
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$340,000
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Kenmore, WA | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 185F
This 1977 Cessna 185F (N1848Q) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,633 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $450,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $340,000.
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 1,633 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 367 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 185F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1848Q.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $317,500–$349,450.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
