1979 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTR 225 Com Icom IC A210 Com Garmin 327 Transponder Electronics International 900 Engine Monitor Kenwood FM Fixed ELT Equipment: Edo 2960 Floats Wheel Gear (on gear now) Robertson Stol Atlee Dodge Removable Rear Seats Rosen Sun Visors Gami Fuel Injectors Wet Wing Fuel Tanks 24 Volt Electrical System Max Takeoff Weight: 3,350 Pounds Empty Weight: 2,545 lbs on floats Useful Load: 805.lbs on floats Fuel Capacity: 84 Gallons Pitot Heat Cargo Net Life Jackets
First Aid KitSurvival Gear Altimeter Calibration due 3-3-26 406 ELT next inspection due 11-12-27
next battery due 11-12-26. Carbon Monoxide Detector Fire ExtinguisherDescription
C-GDIR - 1979 Cessna A185F on Edo 2960, Total Airframe Time: 4100 Hours, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin GTR 225 Com, Icom IC A210 Com, Garmin 327 Transponder, Electronics International 900 Engine Monitor.
Engine
Engine: 785 Continental IO-520 D Prop: 154 Since Overhaul 4-1-22 McCauley D3A34C401-C
Interior
Light Brown Fabric Front Seats Atlee Dodge Rear Seats Selkirk Side Panels Rated “7”
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Blue/Red Trim Silver Floats Rated “7”
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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Island Aero Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$200,000
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Sidney, BC, Canada | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Island Aero Services
aircraftdealer.com
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$200,000
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SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Total Airframe Time
globalplanesearch.com
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$200,000
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Stuart, AR | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1979 Cessna A185F (C-GDIR) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,100 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 below the market average at $200,000.
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. With 4,100 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 A185F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GDIR) 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
NTSB database checked for C-GDIR.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GDIR). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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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