1978 Cessna A185F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics/Equipment: Garmin G500TXi Primary Flight Display • Garmin GDU-1060 PFD • Garmin GMN-01218 ADHARS • Garmin GMU-44 Magnetometer • Garmin GTP-59 OAT Probe • Database SD Card Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) Garmin G500TXi Multi-Function Display • Garmin GDU-700L MFD • Garmin GEA-110 Engine Analyzer • Bendix RPM Sensor • Garmin Oil Temp Sensor • Carb Temp Sensor • Garmin Oil Temp Transducer • Garmin FT-60 Fuel Flow Transducer Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Trim • Garmin GMC-507 AP Controller • Garmin GSA-28 Roll Servo • Garmin GSA-28 Pitch Servo • Garmin GSA-28 Trim Servo • Garmin GAD-29B Garmin GDL-69A SXM Weather/Music Receiver Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB Power Points Garmin GTN-750NXi #1 Com/Nav/WAAS GPS • Garmin GA-35 GPS Antenna • Comant Left Com Antenna • Data Base SD Card Garmin Flight Stream 510 Garmin Smart Glide with Switch Garmin GTN-650NXi #2 Com/Nav/WAAS GPS • Garmin GA-35 GPS Antenna • Comant Right Com Antenna • Data Base SD Card Garmin G5 Pilot Standby Instrument • Garmin G5 GPS Antenna • Garmin G5 Battery Garmin G5 Co-Pilot Standby Instrument • Garmin G5 GPS Antenna • Garmin G5 Battery Garmin GMA-35C Bluetooth Audio Panel • Comant Marker Antenna Garmin GTX-345R Transponder with ADS-B In/Out • Comant Transponder Antenna Additional Equipment: Wipline 3000A Amphibious Floats Robertson STOL Kit Factory Float Kit Factory Corrosion Proofed CO Guardian 451 CO Detector Artex ELT-1000 400 MHz ELT • Artex ELT Remote Mounted Switch • Artex ELT Antenna Whelen LED Taxi/Landing Lights Wingtip Strobes CiES Left/Right Fuel Probe/Senders Concorde Battery With Contactor Flap Position Indicator Flap Position Transmitter Alternate Static Source Valve
Description
1978 Cessna A185F Skywagon, 997.7 TT. 194.7 Since Brand New IO550 Engine Upgrade and Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller Upgrade. 35.7 Since Brand New Wipline 3000A Floats. Incredible Cessna A185F, New Garm TXi Touch Screen Avionics Suite, Nearly $1,000,000 Invested and Over 3 Years to Complete, One Owner Since New – Extremely Low Time – Always Hangared. $899,500. CALL FOR DETAILS!
Engine
Engine: 194.7 Total Time Since Brand New IO550 Engine Upgrade Prop: 194.7 Total Time Since Brand New Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller Upgrade Floats: 35.7 Total Time Since Brand New Wipline 3000A Floats
Propeller
Airframe: 997.7 Total Time Since New
Interior
Factory Original Chestnut Leather
Exterior
New Paint by Wipaire. Factory Original Colors and Scheme. Allover White and Yellow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Van Bortel Aircraft, Inc - Howard G Van Bortel
trade-a-plane.com
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$899,500
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Victor, NY | Jun 09, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Van Bortel Aircraft
hangar67.com
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$899,500
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TX | May 12, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Van Bortel Aircraft
aircraft24.com
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Call for price *
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Arlington, TX | May 14, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna A185F
This 1978 Cessna A185F (N4800Q) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 998 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 A185F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $190,000 to $899,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $899,500.
The A185F cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
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 998 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,002 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna A185F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4800Q.
Location & Ownership
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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna A185F
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UPON INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE ABI 3413-01K TAIL WHEEL FORK ASSY, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST.
MOUNTED IN THE RT FRONT POSITION, FOUND BROKEN DURING OIL CHANGE.
WHILE EXECUTING A WHEEL LANDING ON RWY 29 AT AWO, UPON TOUCH DOWN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A GENTLE DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH COULD NOT BE CORRECTED WITH LEFT BRAKE OR LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT, EXITED THE RUNWAY ONTO THE GRAS...
THE AIRCRAFT CABIN HEADLINER WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE. AFTER REMOVAL, SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CARRY THROUGH SPAR. THIS RENDERED THE SPAR UNAIRWORTHY AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED ...
CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH LH AND RH TAILWHEEL STEERING BELLCRANK BRACKETS DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. PN-0712039-1. THESE BRACKETS HOLD THE BELLCRANK THAT COMBINES THE INPUT FOR AIR RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL STEERING. CRACKS ORIGINATED IN BOTH BRACKE...
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
THE SURFACE OF THE LIFTER THAT CONTACT THE CAMSHAFT ARE SPALLED AND CORRODED. REPLACED THE LIFTERS.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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