Looking for the right Cessna 205. Not looking for a project, but if the right one comes along for the right price I would have a look. I've been searching on all the regular sites (Barnstormers, Trade-a-Plane, Controller) and have posted on multiple Facebook groups without much luck. Modifications such as WingX wing extensions, extended baggage, long range tanks, VGs, HD nose fork, ect are a plus. IFR certified preferred.

If you are thinking about selling your C205 or know someone who might be, please reply!

Not a 205 but same same

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asa wrote:Not a 205 but same same

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I wouldn't say they are the same. The 206 wing performs better then the 205 hands down. Extended baggage availability, more STCs, and even a bigger stock baggage area give the 206 even more edge. I'd be looking at the one Asa shared for sure, looks nice.

Pinecone wrote:https://www.k-air.ca/cessna-205

I knew about that plane but didn't suggest it. It's not worth nearly the asking price. A few fishy things on it...

What’s the asking price? I didn’t see it in the ad. It doesn’t seem to fit for the OP, but it’s not advertised in The mainstream so I thought I’d put it up. It might be just right for someone.

Pinecone wrote:What’s the asking price? I didn’t see it in the ad. It doesn’t seem to fit for the OP, but it’s not advertised in The mainstream so I thought I’d put it up. It might be just right for someone.

They were asking 145k. But now dropped the broker and dropped the price to 110 USD. It's listed on kijiji now.

They are super hard to come by now, and nearly impossible to finance and insure because of the major valuation gap between vRef/Aircraft Bluebook.

But at a fraction of the cost of an equivalent 206, it’s definitely still the buy of the century.

Mine was listed at $125k when I bought it. Didn’t get it for much less than that. Avemco and others would only insure it to $99, bank would only value it at $89....

But BWI got me into a policy that was a bit more but covered it fully.

I have some field approved goodies on mine that I would be glad to share the 337s on and there’s a great owner group on FB.

I’d also check that group as there seems to have been a few pass through lately for sale.

BradleyP wrote:I have some field approved goodies on mine that I would be glad to share the 337s on

https://backcountrypilot.org/knowledge- ... ifications

Send me what ya got if you'd like them posted (knowledge@). You should also be able to upload PDFs with your comment on that page.

BradleyP wrote:They are super hard to come by now, and nearly impossible to finance and insure because of the major valuation gap between vRef/Aircraft Bluebook.

But at a fraction of the cost of an equivalent 206, it’s definitely still the buy of the century.

Mine was listed at $125k when I bought it. Didn’t get it for much less than that. Avemco and others would only insure it to $99, bank would only value it at $89....

But BWI got me into a policy that was a bit more but covered it fully.

I have some field approved goodies on mine that I would be glad to share the 337s on and there’s a great owner group on FB.

I’d also check that group as there seems to have been a few pass through lately for sale.

Getting an insurance broker or underwriter to fully cover a plane, such as one that's extensively modified, etc can be a challenge. I've had really good luck in that with AVEMCO. I just write up all the mods, equipment, etc that make this plane "Special", and send it to them with my suggested stated value. I've never had them turn me down....yet. It takes some time, and effort,for sure, but worthwhile.

MTV