How much does a used Cessna A185E cost?

Name: Cessna A185E
Brand: Cessna

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CessnaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

A185E

Seats: 6 6
Power: 300 hp224 kW
Cruise: 145 kt269 km/h
US register: 250 aircraft250 aircraft

About the A185E

The Cessna A185E is a fixed-wing, type-certificated light aircraft designed for general aviation. It functions primarily as a utility transport capable of carrying six seats and features a single engine in a high-wing configuration with a tailwheel and non-retractable conventional landing gear.

Manufactured by Cessna, this aircraft first took to the air as a prototype in July 1960, with full production concluding in 1985 after thousands of units were built. Derived from an earlier model by strengthening the fuselage and adding a larger vertical fin along with a more powerful engine, the type is widely utilized in remote regions such as Alaska and Canada. Operators frequently equip it with floats, skis, or cargo pods to support bush flying and freight transport.

Engines fitted

235 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Continental IO-520	285 hp	222
Continental IO-550	300 hp	10
Continental IO-540	380 hp	2
Lycoming TIO-540	310 hp	1

Specifications

1978 Cessna 185 II landplane · Continental IO-520-D

Dimensions

Length: 25 ft 0 in 7.62 m7.62 m 25 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in 10.67 m10.67 m 35 ft 0 in
Wing area: 174 sq ft 16.2 m²16.2 m² 174 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,748 lb 793 kg793 kg 1,748 lb
Max take-off weight: 3,350 lb 1,520 kg1,520 kg 3,350 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 145 kt 269 km/h269 km/h 145 kt
Max speed: 155 kt 287 km/h287 km/h 155 kt
Stall speed: 49 kt 91 km/h91 km/h 49 kt
Range: 720 nm 1,333 km1,333 km 720 nm
Service ceiling: 17,150 ft 5,227 m5,227 m 17,150 ft
Rate of climb: 1,010 ft/min 5.1 m/s5.1 m/s 1,010 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Continental IO-520-D
Engine power: 300 hp 224 kW224 kW 300 hp

Capacity

Seats: 6

ICAO type designator: C185
Type certificate: US 3A24
Manufacturer: Cessna
Country: United States
On the US register: 250
Registered in: Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, Finland
Official website: cessna.txtav.com

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A185E prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 3 Cessna A185E aircraft for sale with a price run from $247,500 to $399,900, with a median of $279,000.

A185E running costs

$317 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$9,815	$12,546	$14,694
Oil	$228	$285	$370
Engine overhaul reserve	$3,333	$3,958	$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve	$917	$1,083	$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance	$3,000	$4,000	$5,000
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$2,811	$3,519	$4,227

Total	$23,104	$31,691	$40,333
Per hour	$231	$317	$403