1980 Cessna A185F Skywagon
FOR SALE

1980 Cessna A185F Skywagon

Single Engine Piston

$360,000
Location South Africa
Total Time 6,458 hrs
Seats 6
Engine Continental IO-520-D
ICAO Type C185

Equipment & Features

Seats
6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Highlights: Totally refurbished Total corrosion treatment Xrays up to date All flight controls removed and inspected Corrosion free Accident free Cargo pod STOL wing Float kit All AD & SBs up to date | Interior: (3) All photos (11) Price: 360 000 USD Posted: 2 years ago Views: 1333 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model A185F Skywagon Year 1980 Seller Nic_Next Contact Seller type Company Location South Africa Condition Pre-owned Total Time 6458 h Engine Time 30 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 6

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$360,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna A185F Skywagon

This 1980 Cessna A185F Skywagon is a 6-seat single engine piston with 6,458 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 A185F Skywagon aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $214,900 to $360,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $360,000.

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 6,458 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,458 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $232 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna A185F Skywagon — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH (59 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA A185F

Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH
~$101/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

South Africa

ZA

Seller reported

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.

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