1968 CESSNA A185E SOLD
No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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- Year
- 1968
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- A185E
- Total Time
- 1,780 hr
- Seller
- Avpay Sold Aircraft
- Source
- avpay.aero
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Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 145 kts
- Max Speed
- 125 kts
- Range
- 720 nm
- Useful Load
- 1,440 lbs
- Burn
- 14.0 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Power
- 300 hp
- MTOW
- 12,500 lbs
- ICAO Type
- C185
Manufacturer-published specs for the Cessna A185E model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $160
- Annual Fixed
- $22,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $35,000
- TBO
- 1,700 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Cessna A185E. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Cessna A185E typical:
$265,000 – $350,000
median $235,000
across 2 active listings
Description
Airframe
1,780 Hrs TT
Engine
722 Hrs SFRM
Continental IO-520D
Propeller
181 Hrs SPOH
2 Blade McCauley D2A34C58
Modifications & Conversions
Wipline 3730 Amphibious Floats
Lake & Air Amphibian Gear Advisory System
Horton STOL Kit w/ Leading Edge Cuffs, Stall Fences, Drooped Tips & Aileron Gap Seals
WingX STOL Wing Extensions
Whelen LED Nav/Strobe & Beacon Lighting
Seat Stops
Artex 406MHz ELT
One-Piece Windshield
2’’ Bubble Windows
Rosen Visors
Avionics
Garmin G500 PFD/MFD
Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen Nav/Com/GPS
Garmin GTR 225 Com
Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
Garmin GDL 69 XM/Music
Garmin Flightstream 510 Bluetooth Connectivity
Electronics International MVP-50 Digital Engine Monitor
S-Tec 55X 2-Axis Autopilot
Interior
Tan Vinyl w/ Tweed Inset, Coordinating Seat Belts, Plane Plastics Interior Panels & Vinyl Flooring (2015)
Exterior
White Base w/ Blue and Gray Striping (2015)
Annual Status:
08/2022
About the Cessna A185E
The Cessna A185E Skywagon is a six-seat, single-engine tailwheel aircraft, the heavy-duty utility variant of the Cessna 185 series. Powered by a Continental IO-520 engine producing 300 horsepower, the A185E burns approximately 14 gallons per hour and is renowned as one of the finest bush aircraft ever built.
Variable hourly costs average around $160, with annual fixed costs near $22,000. The tailwheel configuration, high-wing design, and powerful engine give the A185E outstanding short-field performance and the ability to carry substantial loads into remote airstrips.
The Cessna A185E appeals to serious bush pilots, backcountry flying enthusiasts, and commercial operators in Alaska and northern Canada. On floats, wheels, or skis, the 185 series is arguably the most capable certified single-engine utility aircraft available. Strong demand keeps values high, and the dedicated owner community provides excellent support.
Produced 1971–1985.