1963 Cessna 205 for sale

1963 Cessna 205

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$169,900Overpriced
Location Beatrice (), NE
Total Time 2,548 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,291 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 205-0465
Reg # N8465Z
Engine Continental O-470-S
Cruise 140 kts (259 km/h)
ICAO Type C205
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Executive 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,

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

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$169,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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 7 205 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,000 to $249,900. This aircraft is priced below 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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,548 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 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)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Useful Load
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
TBO
1,500 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8465Z.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Beatrice (), NE

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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 N8465Z against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$167,950
Range: $166,975 — $168,925
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+1%
Fair Price

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