1962 Cessna 205
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1963 Cessna 205 Super Skywagon: 5000 TTA, 1500 SMOH (1700 TBO), recent annual, all logs, King audio panel, Avidyne GPS, Garmin 430 GPS, Mitchell nav/com, Century IIB autopilot, stormscope, nav/com, transponder, ADSB, recent glass, nice interior, much more, make offer, owner says sell it!
Engine
1500 SMOH
Inspection
recent annual
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Houston Airport
trade-a-plane.com
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$149,900
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Houston, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Refurbished Interior
globalplanesearch.com
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$149,900
|
TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 205
This 1962 Cessna 205 (N8106Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston . There are currently 10 205 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $189,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $149,900.
The 205 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 205 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
FLORES ELISANDRO E
Registration Address
MISSOURI CITY, TX
Certificate Issued
2008-10-08
Airworthiness
1977-02-25
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N8106Z.
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