Inside The $500,000 Cessna 185 Skywagon Plane

This is the Cessna 185 Skywagon, a single-engine light aircraft that represents a remarkable chapter in aviation history. In the world of general aviation, the Cessna 185 is renowned for its reliability and ruggedness. Its simple, straightforward design means that maintenance is relatively uncomplicated. The airframe's durability has allowed many Cessna 185s to remain operational for decades
When new, the price of the Cessna 185 was $56,000 in 1979, rising to $108,000 only 6 years later.
Today, expect to buy a mid-1970s Skywagon with north of 5,500 hours, for around $240,000. If you’re looking for a later model with lower hours, the price starts around $400,000, and when seriously tricked out with all the gadgets, $650,000 is near owner expectation. Not a bad investment, had you bought one in the 80s!
While the annual fixed cost of a Cessna 185 Skywagon is estimated at $10,000 to $20,000, the average hourly operating cost of a Cessna 185 Skywagon is estimated at $100 to $200.
Here is everything you need to know about the Cessna 185 Skywagon.

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0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Cabin
4:40 - Cockpit
7:16 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
9:41 - Purchase Price
10:18 - Outro

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