1952 Cessna 190
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
CESSNA 190 • C182 performance with class 5 seats, lands like a C170. Continental Engine 240hp. Aircraft TTSN 3,087. Engine SMO 602. October annual 2025. Full IFR. G650, G430W, HSI, Autopilot alt hold, ADSB in/out, 50amp alternator, two landing lights, fuel flow, 7probEGT, oil filter, 2B20 propeller, cross wind landing gear, heated pitot, Barron aileron hinge, tail handles, steerable tail wheel, panel lighted, shoulder harnesses. NEW Southwind 940 heater costing $12,000 installed October 2025. NEW main tires. NEW ELT batteries. Best Tug (Electric) with NEW Comacho towbar available with sale. Dual yoke, brakes, and transmitter switch. Complete logs books from 1952. Useful load: 1,130, Fuel 78 gallons, Length: 27 ft 4 in, Wingspan: 36 ft 2 in, Height: 7 ft 2 in. Aircraft is located Green Bay, WI. Always hangered and well maintained. Contact Richard Fuchs - Representative of owner. cell/text
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$139,000
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Green Bay, WI | Mar 20, 2026 | 128 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 190
This 1952 Cessna 190 (N3098B) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 3,087 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 190 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,000 to $139,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $139,000.
The 190 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $81/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 3,087 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.
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Cessna 190 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3098B.
Location & Ownership
Title 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
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 190
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 190
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
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 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 CRACKING AND/OR MOUNTING FEET...
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...
FOUND BOTH INBOARD AILERON HINGE BRACKETS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE BEARING BOSS.
FOUND BOTH INBOARD AILERON HINGE BRACKETS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE BEARING BOSS.
BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM, CORRODING AND CRACKING. APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS INSPECTED BY BEAD BLASTING ARE UN-AIRWORTHY. PROBLEM OF CORROSION BETWEEN BEARING AND BOSS WHICH EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE BOSS. SEPARATION OF AILERON FR...
BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM, CORRODING AND CRACKING. APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS INSPECTED BY BEAD BLASTING ARE UN-AIRWORTHY. PROBLEM OF CORROSION BETWEEN BEARING AND BOSS WHICH EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE BOSS. SEPARATION OF AILERON FR...
BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM, CORRODING AND CRACKING. APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT OF THE BRACKETS INSPECTED BY BEAD BLASTING ARE UN-AIRWORTHY. PROBLEM OF CORROSION BETWEEN BEARING AND BOSS WHICH EXPANDS AND CRACKS THE BOSS. SEPARATION OF AILERON FR...
THESE BRACKETS ARE MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND ARE CORRODING AND CRACKING TO AN ALARMING DEGREE.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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