The Ag Wagon agricultural Cessna. Use the free calculator below for an instant Cessna 188 value estimate, no account, no paywall. A single-seat crop-duster, a specialized working aircraft valued on its working condition.
⚠ We don't have enough real market data on the Cessna 188 yet to give a reliable estimate. It's a specialized aircraft that rarely trades on the open market. Any number here is a very rough placeholder, please rely on a professional appraisal and recent sales instead. We're actively gathering data to price this model properly.
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This is what these planes normally go for. We do not yet have enough data to give an accurate estimate at this time. The range spans every year the Cessna 188 was built, from a high-time run-out example to a low-time one with fresh engines.
WHAT THESE NORMALLY GO FOR
$45,000 – $135,000
Beta: our value model is in active development and improves as we add real sale data. A guidance estimate, not a certified appraisal. Real value depends on damage history, logs, condition and a pre-buy inspection.
What's a Cessna 188 worth?
The biggest value drivers, in order:
Engine time (SMOH). Hours since major overhaul move the price more than almost anything, a fresh engine can swing value by tens of thousands.
Total airframe time. Lower-time airframes command a premium; very high time discounts the price.
Avionics. A modern glass panel adds real dollars; basic steam gauges are valued lower but cheaper to insure.
Damage history & logs. Clean, complete logs and no damage history protect resale value.
Condition, paint & interior. Cosmetics and a current annual round out the final number.
Common Cessna 188 questions
How much does a Cessna 188 cost?
Cessna 188 prices depend on engine time, avionics, damage history and overall condition. Use the free, no-account calculator above for an instant Cessna 188 value estimate.
What determines a Cessna 188's value?
On a Cessna 188, value comes down mostly to hours since engine overhaul (SMOH), the avionics panel, damage history, and paint and interior condition — usually more than the model year.
What should I check before buying a used Cessna 188?
Go through the logbooks and damage history, the engine's time and compression, corrosion and airworthiness-directive (AD) compliance on older airframes, and confirm the avionics are ADS-B compliant. Always get a pre-buy inspection from a mechanic who knows the type.
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