1979 Cessna A185F Amphib
FOR SALE

1979 Cessna A185F Amphib

Single Engine Piston

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Total Time 9,202 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Continental IO-520-D
ICAO Type C185

Equipment & Features

Glass cockpit
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G5000 Avionics Upgrade – August 2023 (completed by Mid-Canada Mod Center)

Description

Beautiful No Salt Water 185! Annual just completed by Kenmore Air!

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Seitz Aviation
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna A185F Amphib

This 1979 Cessna A185F Amphib is a 6-seat single engine piston with 9,202 hours on the airframe.

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 9,202 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,202 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $232 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna A185F Amphib — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH (59 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA A185F

Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH
~$101/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA A185F. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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