1963 Cessna 205Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1963 Cessna 205 (registered as GWIE, serial number 2050498) presents a well-maintained example with 4,294 total airframe hours and a Continental IO-470S engine showing 790.5 SMOH hours (2,000-hour TBO). The aircraft features a 28-inch McCauley three-blade propeller with zero time since overhaul. Avionics include a King KLN 94 GPS, dual King KX 170B nav/coms, KI 201 and KI 214 indicators, and a Brittain Accutrak II autopilot overhauled five years ago, complemented by an S-TEC System 30 altitude hold autopilot.

The airframe boasts several upgrades including GAMI injectors (contributing to an efficient 10.8 GPH fuel burn at 75% power), Tanis engine heat system, long-range fuel tanks (84 gallons), and a useful load of approximately 1,350 lbs. Recent maintenance includes new seat rails and Cessna seat stops (2015), new magnetos (2016 and 2017), and an alternator conversion. The exterior paint was redone in 2005 but shows flaking on the wings and cabin top (rated 6/10), while the interior features seats, headliner, and carpet replaced in 2004 (rated 8.5/10). The aircraft has no known damage history and comes with all logs since new, sold with a fresh annual inspection. Its cruise speed is 140 mph, offering strong short/soft field performance at a lower acquisition cost than comparable Cessna 206 models.