1963 Cessna 205Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1963 Cessna 205 (registration NNN) presents as a commercially operated skydive platform with 7,004 total hours on airframe and a well-documented powertrain. The Continental IO-470-S engine shows 862 hours since major overhaul (completed May 2020) against a 1,700-hour TBO, paired with a McCauley propeller at 1,105 hours since overhaul (April 2019). The aircraft carries a limited STC (O-LSA12-037/D) for its skydive configuration, featuring a slide-up door, jump door modification, step, and control guard.

Avionics include operational IFR-capable equipment with dual King KX155 comms, King KT78 transponder, KR87 ADF, and Garmin GPS 15XL, complemented by a G2 Insight graphic engine monitor and WX-8 Storm Scope for weather awareness. Performance metrics indicate a useful load of 1,506 lbs (empty weight 1,794 lbs) with capacity for six jumpers plus pilot, burning approximately 30 liters per load while climbing to 10,500 feet in 30 minutes. The aircraft was imported to Canada in 2011 and maintains commercial registration there.