1974 Cessna 207 for sale

1974 Cessna 207

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000Fair Price
Location Owls Head, ME
Total Time 19,444 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,911 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 20700255
Reg # N207JP
Engine Continental IO-520-F
Cruise 137 kts (254 km/h)
ICAO Type C207
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 8 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Aircraft used for business purposes. This 207 has an excellent maintenance history that comes with complete logs. Always hangered in a climate-controlled environment. Airframe: Cessna Model 207, S/N: 20700255, Tach: 4535.3, A/C TT: 19444.4. Engine Specs: Continental model IO-520-F17B, S/N: 1036833, SMOH: 1911.0

Engine

IO-520-F17B

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Lonny Boline
trade-a-plane.com
$195,000
Lonnie Boline
aircraftdealer.com
$195,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$195,000
Lonny Boline
controller.com
$195,000
Lonny Boline
aviationtrader.com.au
$201,069
Lonny Boline
controlleremea.co.uk
$198,619 *
GBP £147,425

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 207

This 1974 Cessna 207 (N207JP) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 19,444 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 207 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $195,000 to $299,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $195,000.

The 207 cruises at 137 kts (254 km/h) with a range of 650 nm (1,204 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 19,444 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 8 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (WATERS AERO-MARINE INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 19,444 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,700 hrs)
Check 8 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 207 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
137 kts (254 km/h)
Max Speed
67 kts (124 km/h)
Range
650 nm (1,204 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
1,700 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 207

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$160/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$22,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$35,000
every 1,700 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 207. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

WATERS AERO-MARINE INC

Registration Address

OWLS HEAD, ME

Certificate Issued

2017-10-16

Airworthiness

1974-09-03

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Owls Head, ME

Seller reported 29 more aircraft in ME →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N207JP.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 207

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 8 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-04-4375

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2011-10-09 2011-06-17

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes

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2008-26-10 2010-11-16

Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes

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2008-10-02 2008-05-12

Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-04 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2004-19-01 2004-11-01

Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes

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2002-07-01 2002-05-13

Cessna Aircraft Company P206, TP206, TU206, U206, 207, T207, 210, P210, and T210 Series Airplanes

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2000-06-01 2000-05-05

Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes

View full AD →

Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 207

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Propellers GROUND DAMAGE
2025-06-22

AIRCRAFT TAXIING THROUGH SHELTAIR RAMP AT KPMP PARKING RAMP AND THE PROPELLER CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A STACK OF 3 TO 4 RUBBER CONSTRUCTION CONES, WITCH RESULTED IN TWO OF THE THREE BLADES OF THIS PROPELLER TO BREAK FREE OF THE RETAINING RING CLIPS T...

Exhaust LEAKING
2025-05-21

PILOT REPORTED CO DETECTOR INDICATING. MECHANICS FOUND THE RIGHT HAND MUFFLER COUPLING LEAKING. MECHANICS REPLACED THE ATTACHING HARDWARE.

Fuel LEAKING
2025-02-02

PILOT REPORTED STRONG FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE. MECHANICS FOUND THE LEFT HAND WING FUEL QUANTITY SENDING UNITS SCREWS LOOSE. MECHANICS TIGHTENED SCREWS AND NO LEAKS WERE NOTED.

Fuselage CRACKED
2025-01-23

CRACK IN FORWARD BULKHEAD OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, RIGHT HAND SIDE NEAR UPPER LIGHTNING HOLE. "REPLACED BULKHEAD WITH NEW BULKHEAD 1212136-14. SEE 337 DATED 1/23/25 FOR FURTHER DETAIL."

Exhaust CRACKED
2025-01-18

YUTE COMMUTER SERVICE AIRCRAFT N7373U HAD AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING ON 1/18/25. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER IN FLIGHT AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING HIM TO DIVERT FROM HIS ORIGINAL DESTINATION. MECHANICS SENT OUT TO RETRIEVE AIR...

Equipment/Furnishings NO TEST
2024-10-09

ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL FRESHLY REPAIRED/OVERHAULED ACK ELT P/N E-04. UPON G-SWITCH TEST, ELT FAILS TO ACTIVATE. OPS CHECK GOOD IN "ON" POSITION. DATE RETURNED FROM ACK TO PENOBSCOT ISLAND AIR: JULY 26, 2024. ATTEMPTED FUNCTIONAL CHECK OCTOBER 9, 2024. ...

Lights MELTED
2024-10-09

SMOKE IN CABIN FROM ELECTRICAL SWITCH PANEL. CHAFED WIRE FOUND IN LEFT HAND WING LEADING EDGE NEAR RIB/SKIN JUNCTION. REPLACED WIRE, SWITCH AND CIRCUIT BREAKER. HOURS ON SWITCH UNKNOWN, WAS INSTALLED FEB. 10, 2013.

Structures WRONG PART
2024-04-11

8130 STATES ITS FROM TEXTRON AVIATION INC. THE PART WAS LABELED AS 1250317-2, THE PARTS BAG AND 8130 ALSO, THE PART IS DEFINITELY NOT THE CORRECT PART FOR THE PART NUMBER PER C207IPC, I EMAILED THEM ABOUT THE DISCREPANCY, THEY LIED AND SAID IT WAS CO...

Landing Gear WORN
2023-07-11

BRAKES NO BRAKING ACTION-CORRECTIVE ACTION REPLACED BRAKE LININGS IAW C207MM 5-58. PERFORMED BRAKE BURN-IN IAW C207MM 5-59A. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DEFECTS NOTED.

Engine Controls FAILED
2023-06-06

FAA ONSITE EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE INSTALLATION FOUND THAT THE ENGINES (BRONZE) LEVER-THROTTLE CONTROL DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIRCRAFT CONTROL THROTTLE ROD END. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL FROM THE COCKPIT. INCORRECT INSTALLATION: ...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$247,000
Range: $221,000 — $273,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-21%
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