1949 Cessna 195
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Only 4818 Hours Since New 900 Hrs Since Major Restoration 1995 Jacobs 275 HP Engine 440 Hrs Since O/H Pristine Inside and Out Late Garmin Avionics Autopilot $275,000 +GST if sold in N.Z.
Engine
440 Hrs Since O/H
Interior
Contact Agent Email Agent Call Agent Watch Watching Seller Website View full aircraft specifications New Listing Alerts Get an email when aircraft like this one are posted. Cessna 195 listings All Cessna 190 / 195 listings Subscribe Unsubscribe with one-click
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dennis Thompson International Limited
hangar67.com
|
$275,000
|
Feilding, New Zealand | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Cessna 195 loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Cessna 195
This 1949 Cessna 195 is a 5-seat single engine piston with 4,818 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 195 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $275,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $275,000.
The 195 cruises at 150 kts (278 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/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 4,818 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 5 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Cessna 195 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 195
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 195. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Feilding, New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle 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
NTSB database checked for this aircraft.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 195
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 190, 195 (L-126A,B,C), 195A, and 195B Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 195
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
AIRCRAFT LH MAIN SPRING STRUT SHEARED AT THE FUSELAGE ATTACH POINT. THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE FAILED STRUT IS 6L85, RETURNED TO SERVICE IN 2017. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE SPRING STRUT SHOWS THAT THE CRACK HAD BEEN THERE FOR A LONG TIME, EVIDENCED BY IR...
(CAN) THE GOLD PLATING ON THE BATTERY CONTACT IS FLAKING OFF. THE EXPOSED METAL IS NON-CONDUCTIVE AND THEREFORE THE UNIT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. (TC# 20060629008)
DISASSEMBLED BRAKE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER WAS CORRODED FROM WHERE THE O-RING MAKES A SEAL TO THE IB STOP. THE O-RING WAS HARD AND HAD TAKEN A SET. MFG P/N 0341015.
TAILWHEEL STRUT STUCK FULLY EXTENDED FOR LANDING. SYSTEM DESIGN DOES NOT PERMIT STEERING WHILE STRUT IS IN THIS CONDITION. (K)
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGENSIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER...
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER...
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR AL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER ...
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER...
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER AND/OR BODY FILLER TO HIDE CRACKING OF BRACKETS (THIS CON...
INSPECTED ORIGINAL MAGNESIUM IB AILERON HINGE BRACKETS AND FOUND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEVERELY CORRODED BRACKET BODY AROUND MOUNT AND BEARING BOSS. CRACKS SPANNING COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BEARING BOSS AND/OR MOUNTING FEET. PRIMER...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
AeroGurus Market Estimate AME
Similar Aircraft for Sale
