1961 Cessna 175 Skylark for sale

1961 Cessna 175 Skylark

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$36,138
Location Western Australia, Australia
Total Time 3,260 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # VH-WBB Australia
Engine CONTINENTAL GO-300A;GO-300C
Cruise 125 kts (232 km/h)
ICAO Type C175
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

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$36,138
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 175 Skylark

This 1961 Cessna 175 Skylark (VH-WBB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,260 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $36,138.

The 175 Skylark cruises at 125 kts (232 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 $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 3,260 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,260 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 175 Skylark — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Max Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Range
500 nm (926 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
175 HP
Fuel Capacity
36 gal (136 L)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 175

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$110/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 175. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-WBB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Western Australia, Australia

AU

Seller reported

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check VH-WBB against the NTSB accident database.

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