1940 Cessna 165
Single Engine Piston
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1940 CESSNA C-165 For Sale in Redondo Beach, California Ultra rare Cessna C-165 Airmaster restored to concourse standards. 7 hours since restoration. 0 time SMOH on engine.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$150,000
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Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 116 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 165
This 1940 Cessna 165 (N25465) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $150,000.
The 165 cruises at 110 kts (204 km/h) with a range of 500 nm (926 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $180/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 7 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,193 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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