1963 Cessna 205
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHExecutive 2 AP Coupled Garmin 530W Aspen EFD 1000 PMA 8000 Audio 6 place Lighted Glare Shield
Description
Midwest clean very low time aircraft** SUPER SKYWAGON**LOW TIME Get a hauler of a 206 on a 182 budget and sip fuel, Cessna only built these for 2 years then renamed them the 206! 1963 Cessna 205 Super Skywagon, Serial # 465, TTAF 2548.7, Engine Continental IO-470-S 260hp, TSMOH 1291, TSTOH 162 in 2016, PTSOH 680. Imron Paint-1982, Interior-1982. Overhauled Mags 2026, New fuel cells in left 9/2009, right 3/2012. Extensive annual done 1/2026. Executive II Autopilot coupled, Garmin 396 w/xm weather and panel mount,530WAAS with Aspen EFD 1000, 6 place audio PMA 8000, ADSB Wing tip.. Long range fuel, one piece tinted windscreen, Chrome brakes, Oil filter Adapter, Monarch Caps, Gel cell battery, fresh transponder and static system certification Jan 2026, no dmg. Original logbooks since birth same owner for 40 years second owner selling. • Contact Tim !
Engine
oil filter adapter fresh top in 2016 Mags overhauled 2026 ignition system new 2026 ready to fly!
Interior
Interior in 1982 Dated however 8/10 conditions Door Stewards Clean glass no crazing
Inspection
annual done 1/2026. Executive II Autopilot coupled
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Capital Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$169,900
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Beatrice (), NE | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 205
This 1963 Cessna 205 (N8465Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,548 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 $169,900.
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 2,548 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.
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Cessna 205 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8465Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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