The Ag Wagon agricultural Cessna. A single-seat crop-duster, a specialized working aircraft valued on its working condition. Below are the Cessna 188s listed on ClydesHangar right now, here's what to weigh before you buy one.
The Cessna 188 trades infrequently, so there's limited price data, asking prices vary widely with condition. Run your specific airplane through the free Cessna 188 value calculator for a tailored estimate.
What to check before you buy
Engine time & compression, hours since overhaul drive both price and your next big bill.
Logs & damage history, complete logs and no damage protect resale.
Corrosion & AD compliance, especially on older airframes; get a pre-buy from a type-savvy mechanic.
Avionics & ADS-B, confirm it's equipped; upgrades are costly to add later.
Model-specific: Value tracks spray-system condition, engine time, and airframe corrosion far more than cosmetics, these are tools, not showpieces.