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Cessna

Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F

C185
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1961–1985
Range
720 NM · 1,333 km
MTOW
1,520 kg
Cruise
145 kt · 269 km/h
Seats
6
6 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the A185F Skywagon variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F is a single-engine piston produced between 1961 and 1985. It has a range of 720 nm, a cruise speed of 145 kt (269 km/h), 6 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 26 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1960
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
3,916

Tailwheel single-engine utility aircraft, derived from the Cessna 180 with a reinforced fuselage. In Brazil it is a working and farm aircraft: it operates on short dirt runways in the interior and in the Amazon, with floatplane versions and good load capacity for its category. The spec sheet represents the A185F variant, the most produced of the family.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
300 hp (224 kW)
Engine
1x Continental IO-520-D

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/cessna-185
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
7.85 m
Wingspan
10.92 m
Height
2.36 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
793 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
1,520 kg
Fuel capacity
333 L
Fuel capacity
596 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
6 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History

First flight - 1960

1960

End of production - 1985

1985

Brazil Fleet

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

4 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PR-FESPT-IETPT-JRIPT-KJL

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F?

The maximum range is 720 nm (720 NM · 1,333 km).

How fast is the Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F?

Cruise speed is 145 kt, equivalent to 269 km/h.

How many passengers does the Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F seat?

The Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F has 6 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 5 passengers.

How many Cessna 185 Skywagon A185F are there in Brazil?

There are 26 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.