1981 Cessna 185 Skywagon F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This is a very low-time Cessna 185F. It probably has the lowest total time in the world. The aircraft is in original condition without modifications or STCs. A very rare opportunity to buy a unique aircraft.
Interior
Very Nice
Exterior
Very nice
Modifications / STCs
• Tail wheel lock,
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flying Sales AS
planecheck.com
|
$330,000 *
€ 330,000
|
Norway | May 03, 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 185 Skywagon F
This 1981 Cessna 185 Skywagon F (LN-NFD) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,139 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $330,000.
The 185 Skywagon F 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 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 1,139 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 861 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 185 Skywagon F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (LN-NFD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Norway
NO
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check LN-NFD against the NTSB accident database.
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