1980 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAvionics: King KMA26 Audio Panel Garmin 430 Com/Nav/GPS/GS King KY196 Com King KNS80 NAV/DME/RNAV/GS Dual King KI204 (2) CDI with glideslope LC2 Digital Clock JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor Garmin GTX335 Transponder ADS-B Out 121.5 MHz ELT Cessna 300 ADF Honeywell QAT Accelerometer Airframe Options: Factory Float Kit
Windshield V-Brace Installed Never on Floats PPONK Gear Boxes Strobes and Rotating Beacon ArticulatingVertical Adjusting Pilot Seat Pilot and Copilot Inertial Reel Harnesses Secondary Seat Stop 8:50 X 10 Tires Main Gear XP Mods 14" Tailwheel Tail Pull Handles Stabilizer Abrasion Boots Cowl Louvres Refueling Steps and Handles Brackett Air Filter Openable Left and Right-Hand Window 6-Place Interior Rosen Visors Extended Baggage Area Factory Belly Pod Always Hangared
Description
Low-time, original 1980 Cessna A185F Skywagon - 2620 TTAF with Continental IO-520D, 1392 SMOH, McCauley 401 86" 3-Blade Prop, 270 SPOH, Factory Float Kit (Never on Floats), 8.50 X 10 Mains, XPMods 14" Tailwheel, 88 Gal. Fuel, 1373.8 useful load with the factory belly pod. Nice Original Paint (always hangared), Leather 6-place utility interior. Extended baggage area, Garmin GNS430 GPS, King KNS80 NAV/DME/RNAV/GS, King KY196 comm, Garmin GTX335 transponder w/ADS-B out. King KMA26 audio panel/intercom. JPI 700 6-Probe EGT. IFR Certified. August 2025 Annual, Complete logbooks since new. Current owner (a retired airline captain) has owned the airplane since 1984 and flew it in a single-pilot Part 135 operation.
Engine
Engine: Continental IO-520 D101B TBO 1700Hrs 300HP 5 Minutes, 285HP Continuous Serial Number: 293151 SMOH: 1392 Hr. (1/10/95) IRAN Inspection: 796 Hr. (7/16/10 - Tim's Aircraft Engines - Replaced camshaft, overhaul lower end) Propeller: McCauley D3A34401C/G90DFA-4 (86" 3-Blade) Serial Number:150367 Total Time: 449 Hr. (7/23/15) Since Overhaul: 270 Hr. (3/1/2020)
Propeller
1980 Cessna A185F Serial Number: 18503994 Total Time: 2620 Hr. (All aircraft, engine, and propeller times approximate as aircraft is being flown) Aircraft Weight: 1976.13 Lbs. (with belly pod) Maximum Gross: 3350 Lbs. Useful Load 1373.87 Lbs. Wt. Balance: Howard Aviation, 10/4/2018 Fuel Capacity: 88 Gallons Usable Fuel: 84 Gallons Wet Wing (No Bladders)
Interior
Tan Leather 6-Place Utility Interior
Exterior
White/Orange/Tan Interior: Tan Leather 6-Place Utility Interior
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thomas Koff
trade-a-plane.com
|
$285,000
|
Santa Paula, CA | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Cessna A185F loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Cessna A185F
This 1980 Cessna A185F (N666SB) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,620 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $200,000 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. 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 2,620 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Cessna A185F — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA A185F
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
FAA registration data pending for N666SB.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N666SB against the NTSB accident 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.
Similar Aircraft for Sale
