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1961 Cessna 185

1961 Cessna 185

Single Engine Piston

$265,000
Location Pampa, TX
Seats 6
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-470-F
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
ICAO Type C185
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1961
Make
Cessna
Model
185
Location
Pampa, TX
Seller
Ron Fernuik
Source
barnstormers.com

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Cessna 185 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
150 kts (278 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
17,150 ft (5,227 m)
Max Weight
3,350 lbs (1,520 kg)
Useful Load
1,440 lbs (653 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
84 gal (318 L)
Fuel Burn
15.5 GPH (59 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

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 1,700 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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Market price band

Cessna 185 typical: $140,000 – $377,354 median $271,500 across 22 active listings

This listing at $265,000 is near median.

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About the Cessna 185

The Cessna 185 Skywagon is the bigger, more-powerful taildragger Skywagon — produced 1961-1985 with a 300 hp Continental IO-520 and six seats. Effectively a 180 with more engine, the 185 is the heavyweight bush taildragger — favoured for serious backcountry, float and utility operations where the 180 runs out of useful load. Cruise around 145 knots; useful load comfortable for six.

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

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