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What a Cessna 175 Skylark costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 10 Cessna 175 Skylark aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Cessna 175 Skylark fly?

A Cessna 175 Skylark flies about 500 nm, roughly 926 km, which is about 4 h 6 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Cessna 175 Skylark cost to own?

A Cessna 175 Skylark costs about EUR 1,630 a month to run, or about EUR 175 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Cessna 175 Skylark

How much does a Cessna 175 Skylark cost?
Used Cessna 175 Skylark prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Cessna 175 Skylark listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Cessna 175 Skylark?
Cessna 175 Skylark prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Cessna 175 Skylark listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Cessna 175 Skylark aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 10 Cessna 175 Skylark aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Cessna 175 Skylark for sale?
Every Cessna 175 Skylark PlaneFox can see is on this page — 10 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United Kingdom (1), followed by Canada (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Cessna 175 Skylark in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Cessna 175 Skylark?
On a used Cessna 175 Skylark, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Cessna 175 Skylark

Aircraft overview

The Cessna 175 Skylark is a four seat, high wing, fixed landing gear piston single built by Cessna from 1958 to 1962. It was developed as a step up from the Cessna 172, using the same general airframe concept but paired with a geared Continental engine intended to deliver more power and better climb performance. The type matters in the used market because it offers classic Cessna utility with a relatively uncommon powerplant, making condition, maintenance history and engine knowledge especially important for buyers.

Performance & specifications

The Cessna 175 Skylark is powered by the Continental GO-300, a geared six cylinder engine rated at 175 hp. Typical cruise performance is around 120 knots, depending on propeller, rigging, engine condition and loading. Published range is commonly cited at about 600 nautical miles in standard configurations, with practical trip planning affected by fuel reserves and operating technique. Useful load is often in the 900 lb to 1,000 lb range, varying by equipment and empty weight. Service ceiling is approximately 15,000 feet. The aircraft retains the handling style associated with classic Cessna high wing singles, including good visibility, stable manners and straightforward short field capability when properly flown.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats four, with two front seats and a rear bench. Space is comparable to late 1950s and early 1960s Cessna singles, suitable for two adults with baggage or lighter four person trips. Buyers should expect older interiors unless the aircraft has been refurbished. Original avionics were conventional analog radios and flight instruments, not integrated glass systems such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective. Many surviving examples have been updated with Garmin or BendixKing GPS navigators, modern transponders with ADS-B, audio panels, intercoms, digital engine monitors and replacement attitude instruments.

Buying & value

Used Cessna 175 Skylark aircraft usually trade as niche classics rather than mainstream trainers. Key inspection points include the GO-300 engine, gearbox condition, propeller compatibility, logbook continuity, corrosion, fuel system condition and airframe repairs. Engine operating technique is important because the geared engine differs from the direct drive engines found in many Cessna 172 models. Variants include the 175, 175A, 175B and 175C, with equipment and detail changes across the production run. Common upgrades include avionics modernization, engine monitoring, interior refurbishment and, on some aircraft, engine conversions. Value depends heavily on engine time, documentation, quality of modifications and overall airframe condition.

10 Cessna 175 Skylark aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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