1979 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This 1979 Cessna A185F is commercially operated and freshly overhauled engine. Equipped with Wipline 3730 amphibious floats, a Robertson STOL kit, and Flint Aero extended range tip tanks. Features SkyTrac tracking, Garmin avionics, and full dual controls. Contact Airside for more information.
Engine
Overhauled January 9, 2025
Propeller
Make/Model: Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F8429 Time: 575.4 SNEW Installed May, 21, 2020
Modifications / STCs
• Robertson STOL Kit
• Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats
• Flint Aero Extended Range Fuel Tip Tanks
• External Loads STC (Floats/Amphibs)
• Wipline 3000 Series Skis
• Shoulder Harness Kit (SK185-52B, Cessna SEB92-88)
• Secondary Seat Stop (SK210-174 Kit, Cessna SEB07-5)
• Seaplane Ventral Fin Kit
• Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots
• SoundEx Thermal/Acoustic Cabin Insulation Kit
• Full Dual Controls (RH Pilot)
• Articulating LH Pilot Seat
• Ground Power Receptacle
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Airside Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$285,000
|
Fort Smith, NT, Canada | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Airside Aviation
hangar67.com
|
$285,000
|
Canada | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Airside Aviation
controller.com
|
$285,000
|
Fort Smith, NT, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airside Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$293,870
|
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airside Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$290,290 *
GBP £215,468
|
Fort Smith, NT, Canada | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1979 Cessna A185F (C-GAIX) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $285,000.
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.
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.
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GAIX) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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
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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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