Cessna 205 for sale

Cessna 205

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$166,000Great Deal
Location Auburn, CA
Total Time 2,146 hrs
Engine SMOH 498 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 205-0129
Reg # N8129Z
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

Modernized panel by Avion Research cerca 1990 Avionics / Equipment Dual King KX 170 B Comm Radios (Comm 1 functional

Comm 2 sensitive volume adjustment) Audio Panel KMA 20TSO LORAN (inoperative

panel ready for modern avionics upgrade) King KT-76A Transponder (certified July 2025) Flightcom 403mc

Description

Cessna 210-5 N8129Z, offered at $166,000. This early model 210-5 features complete logs, low total time, and more than $40,000 recently invested in maintenance and parts. Engine: only 498 hours SMOH, 0 hours SPOH. With a resent annual inspection, a newly overhauled propeller, full AD 2020-18-01 wing strut kit compliance, and clean, well-documented records, this aircraft represents a strong value for buyers seeking a proven six-seat, high-wing platform. Aircraft is airworthy with its major inspections and structural requirements completed. Aircraft Snapshot Registration: N8129Z Serial Number: 205-0129 Airframe Time: 2,145.7 hrs Engine: Continental IO-470-S - 498 hrs SMOH Propeller: McCauley D2A34C49-LMNP - 0 hrs SPOH Logs: Complete and scanned Paint / Exterior: 7-8 / 10 (good condition) Interior: Seats in good condition; new carpet and headliner installed Comprehensive annual inspection completed per FAR 43 Appendix D Fuel system disassembled, overhauled, and reinstalled with new components Propeller overhauled and reinstalled with new crankshaft seal Wing strut AD 2020-18-01 complied with via full kit installation Interior upgrades including new headliner and carpet installation Horton Stol Scott oxygen system Monarch Fuel Caps One piece windshield Rosen sun Viser system Instrument panel manufactured by Avion Research

Engine

Engine: Continental IO-470-S, 497.7 hrs SMOH Propeller: McCauley D2A34C49-LMNP - 0.0 hrs SPOH

Interior

Seats in good condition; new carpet and headliner installed

Exterior

7-8 / 10 (good condition) Interior: Seats in good condition; new carpet and headliner installed

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Steve Rhodes
trade-a-plane.com
$166,000

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About This Cessna 205

This Cessna 205 (N8129Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 2,146 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 $166,000.

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: 2,146 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 N8129Z.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Auburn, CA

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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 N8129Z 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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