1963 Cessna 205 for sale

1963 Cessna 205

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$189,900
Location Hazle Township, PA
Total Time 8,258 hrs
Engine SMOH 608 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 205-0453
Reg # N205AA
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-S
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C205
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

PS Engineering PAR200A Garmin GTR 225A Stratus ESGi (ADSB in/out) Garmin 696 w/panel dock Garmin G5 EI FP-5L Fuel Flow Gauge EI VAIA Volt Amp Stratus USB Power EI UBG-16 Ultimate Bar Graph Engine Analyzer Visual Instruments Wing Flap Indicator

Description

300 hp IO-550 SuperSkywagon w/STOL kit Wing X - 1628 lb useful load! TTE 608; TSPOH 1207; TTAF 8258. Robertson STOL, Long Range Tanks (84 gal); New Fuel Bladders 2018; Reif Engine Heater; Bubble Window; Garmin GTR225A, Stratus ESGi ADSB in/out, Garmin 696 w/panel dock, Garmin G5, FP-5L, EI VA1 Volt Amp, Stratus USB power, EI UBG-16 Engine Analyzer, Paint Interior 8/10.

Engine

300 hp IO-550 608 SNEW 2000 hour TBO PHC-C3YF-IRF/F8068 Hartzell Propellor 1207 SPOH Reiff Engine heater new 2018

Propeller

8258 TTAF Robertson STOL kit Wing X wing extensions Long Range Tanks (84 gal) Left Right Fuel Bladders new 2018 Complete Logs Jump step RH Jump door

Interior

Hangered Paint 8/10 Interior 8/10 4 Seats 10/10 Great Lakes Pilot's door Bubble window 2018

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$189,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 205

This 1963 Cessna 205 (N205AA) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 8,258 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 205 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $189,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $189,900.

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. With 8,258 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: 8,258 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 205 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
140 kts (259 km/h)
Max Speed
158 kts (293 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Max Weight
3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
Useful Load
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
65 gal (246 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 205

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$175/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 205. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N205AA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hazle Township, PA

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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 N205AA against the NTSB accident database.

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