1980 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
1980 CESSNA A185F AMPHIBIAN For Sale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 204 SMOH Engine. 204 SNEW Prop. Edo Floats. Garmin 430W. ADS-B Out. Complete Logs Since new. Contact us for digital copies.
Engine
Engine Engine Make Model: Continental IO-520-D Engine Serial Number: 572566 Engine Time: 204.9 SMOH Overhaul Date: 2-14-2017 Overhaul By: Jewell Aviation Inc. Engine TBO: 1,700 Hours Prop Prop Make Model: McCauley D3A34C401-C Prop Serial Number: 180148 Number of Blades: 3 Prop Time: 204.9 Hours Since New New Date: 2-23-2018 Additional Equipment Amchris Aviation Systems Gear View Mirrors Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System Horton STOL-Kit Horton Flap Gap Seal Kit Edo 696-3500 Amphibious Floats
Propeller
Prop Make: McCauley Prop Model: D3A34C401-C Prop S/N: 180148 Prop Time: 204.9 SNEW Prop New Date: 2-23-18
Interior
Exterior Details: Overall White with Red Burgundy Accents Rated: 6.5/10 Original Factory Paint Interior Number of Seats: 4 Details: Overall Tan with Brown Cream Accents Rated: 5.5/10 Original Factory Interior
Exterior
Overall White with Red & Burgundy Accents Rated: 6.5/10 Original Factory Paint
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due: 6-31-24
Modifications / STCs
• Edo 696-3500 Amphibious Floats
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hancock Aviation
controller.com
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$375,000
|
Baton Rouge, LA | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1980 Cessna A185F (N6328E) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,096 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $200,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $375,000.
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 2,096 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
FAA registration data pending for N6328E.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $285,000–$360,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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