Cessna 188 Aircraft under $300,000
2 used Cessna 188 aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 1-seat · $110K – $135K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Cessna 188
The Cessna 188 is Cessna's agricultural aircraft — a single-seat, low-wing crop-duster and sprayer built from 1966 to 1983, sold as the AGwagon, AGpickup, AGtruck and turbocharged AGhusky. Designed for spraying and dusting, it carries a chemical hopper and rugged systems for low-level agricultural work. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 188 listings currently on the market.
Cessna 188 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 188 is a 1-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 115 kt (213 km/h), a range of 400 nm (741 km), and a useful load of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
2 Cessna 188 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Cessna 188 for sale, ranging from $110,000 to $135,000, with a median asking price of $122,500.
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How much does a Cessna 188 cost? Used 188 prices: $110K – $135K, average $122K (median $122K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 1 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 188
Every Cessna 188 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.
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 188 Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
| Colombia | 1 |
Cessna 188 by Price
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Cessna 188 by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Cessna 188 Safety Record
Across all 188 variants, 259 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | Hatillo Palma, OF | Minor | — |
| Aug 02, 2025 | Guayabal-Meta, OF | Incident | — |
| May 29, 2025 | Trinidad Casanare, | Fatal | — |
| May 23, 2025 | Pasaje, OF | Serious | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Sangkiang Village, | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 188 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.