Cessna C-165
21 Cessna C-165 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1956. Most are registered in GA, CA and MN.
- Registered today
- 21
- Years built
- 1939–1956
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Cessna C-165 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Cessna C-165
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna C-165 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna C-165 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 12, 1986Substantial damage · none injuries · Emmett, IDN25468
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Cessna C-165 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Cessna C-165 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Cessna C-165 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 112 mph
C-165 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N18796 | 1939 | Snellville, GA | Oct 3, 2024 |
| N19498 | 1939 | Sarasota, FL | Apr 20, 2015 |
| N20758 | — | Livermore, CA | Mar 4, 2015 |
| N20759 | 1939 | Snellville, GA | Oct 4, 2024 |
| N20760 | — | Redlands, CA | Oct 30, 2018 |
| N20764 | 1939 | Montevideo, MN | — |
| N20765 | 1939 | Snellville, GA | Jul 13, 2026 |
| N21948 | 1940 | Snellville, GA | Sep 21, 2018 |
| N22PV | — | Snellville, GA | Oct 18, 2024 |
| N237E | 1940 | De Pere, WI | Sep 28, 2007 |
| N25462 | 1940 | Snellville, GA | Oct 2, 2018 |
| N25463 | 1940 | Chandler, AZ | Feb 25, 2023 |
| N25465 | 1940 | Pueblo, CO | Aug 27, 2024 |
| N25468 | 1940 | Hood River, OR | Nov 27, 2012 |
| N25483 | — | Bemidji, MN | Aug 3, 2022 |
| N25485 | 1940 | Deer Park, WA | Feb 9, 2015 |
| N32450 | — | Liberal, KS | Jun 16, 2014 |
| N32454 | — | Redlands, CA | Oct 31, 2024 |
| N32455 | 1941 | Mount Pleasant, TX | Apr 17, 2020 |
| N89Y | 1940 | Alva, OK | Jun 26, 2013 |
| N99461 | 1956 | Springfield, IL | Apr 6, 2018 |