Cessna 175 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
10 used Cessna 175 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · $20K – $389K · updated 25 min ago
About the Cessna 175
The Cessna 175 Skylark is a four-seat high-wing single built from 1958 to 1962 — essentially a 172 fitted with the geared Continental GO-300 engine for more power and cruise speed. The geared engine gave it strong performance for its day, and many surviving 175s have been converted to standard direct-drive engines. It is an affordable, characterful classic four-seater. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 175 listings currently on the market.
Cessna 175 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 175 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 125 kt (232 km/h), a range of 500 nm (926 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
10 Cessna 175 For Sale
There are currently 10 used Cessna 175 for sale, ranging from $20,851 to $389,500, with a median asking price of $93,500.
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How much does a Cessna 175 cost? Used 175 prices: $20K – $389K, average $116K (median $93K), across 9 priced of 10 active listings.
Based on 6 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 175
Every Cessna 175 faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $25,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 175 Inventory by Country
| United States | 8 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
Cessna 175 by Price
| Under $100k | 7 |
| Under $200k | 9 |
| Under $300k | 9 |
| Under $500k | 10 |
Cessna 175 Safety Record
Across all 175 variants, 226 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Aquidauana, OF | Fatal (4) | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Lakeview, AR | Incident | The pilot landed short of the runway. |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Middlegate, NV | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on a rough surface during takeoff. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Wetumpka, AL | Incident | A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 3 connecting rod from the crankshaft. |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Mesquite, TX | Incident | The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins. |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 175 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.