1979 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Private aircraft Possible trade with Cessna T210N or newer or Beechcraft Bonanza Annual inspection September 2025 Possible trade with Cessna T210N or newer, Beechcraft 36 Bonanza, other 6 seats single engine aircraft Specifications subject to verfification by purchaser Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice
Engine
Engine Continental IO-520D, TT: 2295
Interior
Light and dark grey, in good condition
Exterior
White and Red, in good condition
Inspection
Annual Inspection September 2025
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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Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
|
$329,644
$321,129
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$309,864
$308,427
|
Poland | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$309,864 *
€ 266,000
|
Poland | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraft24.com
|
$309,730
|
Poland | May 23, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraft24.com
|
Call for price *
|
Poland | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$327,208
$324,659
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$335,774 *
AUD $467,566
|
Locarno, Ticino, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$328,859 *
GBP £244,096
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 02, 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 (N4095L) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 10,889 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $327,208.
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. With 10,889 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Not Found in FAA. 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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4095L.
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
NTSB database checked for N4095L.
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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