1965 CESSNA 185D SOLD

No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

1965 CESSNA 185D (sold)
SOLD · Apr 2026
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Year
1965
Make
Cessna
Model
185D
Total Time
7,045 hr
Location
Hamilton, MT
Seller
Flybuyer Aircraft Sales
Source
trade-a-plane.com
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Performance & Capacity

Seats
6
Cruise
145 kts
Max Speed
150 kts
Range
720 nm
Ceiling
17,150 ft
Useful Load
1,440 lbs
Fuel
84.0 gal
Burn
15.5 gph
Engines
1 · Piston
Power
300 hp
MTOW
3,350 lbs
ICAO Type
C185

Manufacturer-published specs for the Cessna 185D model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.

Operating Cost (est.)

Hourly Variable
$175
Annual Fixed
$22,000
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
TBO
2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Cessna 185D. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.

Market price band

Cessna 185D typical: $175,000 – $384,252 median $277,000 across 68 active listings

Description

Flybuyer Aircraft Sales presents this beautifully upgraded Cessna 185 Skywagon. With a Continental IO-520D, Sportsman STOL kit, factory float kit, refreshed interior and a fresh annual, this aircraft combines performance, utility and timeless Cessna ruggedness. Whether you're flying off dirt, gravel or water, this 185 is equipped for it all. Airframe • AFTT: 7045.2 hrs • Factory float kit • Sportsman STOL kit (STC) • P.Ponk Landing Gear Reinforcement Kit (STC) • Bubble door windows (STC) with dual latches • Electric hydraulic power pack (for amphibs or skis) • Refueling steps • Empty Weight: 1900 lbs • Gross Weight: 3200 lbs • Useful Load: 1,300 lbs Engine / Propeller • Continental IO-520D • 323.1 hrs SNEW • 300 HP takeoff / 285 HP continuous @ 2700 RPM • S/N: 581579 (STC# SA525NW) • McCauley D2A34C58-NO / 90AT-4, 2-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller • 18 hrs SMOH • New battery (extra cranking amps - STC) • Fuel capacity: Long-range tanks (84 gallons) • All new fuel bladders Avionics / Equipment • Recently installed Avionics master switch + circuit breakers (Intercom, Audio, COM, GPS, XPDR, ALT ENC) • Traditional six-pack layout • King KY-197 COM radio • King KA-134 audio panel • Garmin Aera 796 GPS with panel dock • Garmin GTX-330 transponder • Flightcom intercom • uAvionix skyBundle TSO • ADS-B in/out, WAAS GPS, Altimeter, LED Nav Light, LED anti-collision (strobe) • Installed December 2025 Interior / Exterior • Freshly upholstered seats • New flooring • New headliner • Refreshed interior panels • Inertial reel shoulder harnesses • New seat tracks • Recent paint in excellent condition • All new tires and brake pads • Mains: Air Trac 8.50-6 • Tailwheel: STA 2.80/2.50 • New 406 ELT (installed August 2025) Float Option • Edo 2790s Amphibious floats are available for an additional $5,000 if purchased with the aircraft. If sold separately, price is $25,000. • Model: 597-2790 • Serial #: 239 • These are approved for the 185 in accordance with the Cessna Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and will displace 2790 lbs. • Floats are sold as-is This refreshed early Cessna 185 offers the perfect balance of simplicity and capability. Equipped with a powerful IO-520D, factory float kit and a very nicely refreshed interior, it's ready to fly today-or customize into your ideal backcountry or floatplane setup. A new three-blade propeller or additional modifications can be arranged upon request (airplane is owned by an aviation maintenance company). •Last Annual: August 2025 •New W B: August 2025 •Damage History: Overturned twice (landing on floats in mud and while tied down during a storm) •Located in Hamilton, MT Contact Rob Roy at Flybuyer Aircraft Sales [email protected] All specifications subject to buyer verification. Buyer agrees to use AEROtitle escrow services for registration and funds transfer. Estimated fees are $600, split evenly between buyer and seller. Logbooks and 100+ photos available to serious inquiries. Aircraft is offered on a first-come basis and will be considered Under Contract upon execution of a signed purchase agreement and receipt of a 10% deposit into escrow.

About the Cessna 185D

The Cessna 185 Skywagon is the more powerful big brother of the 180 — a six-seat taildragger built for serious bush, float and utility work, with a 300-horsepower Continental engine and the highest useful load in the Skywagon line. Its combination of power, payload and short-field capability makes it one of the most prized backcountry and floatplane aircraft ever built, and it holds its value strongly. Built from 1961 to 1985 across the 185 and A185 series. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 185 and Skywagon listings currently on the market.

Produced 1961–1985. Total produced: 4,400.