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Single-Engine Piston

1954 Cessna 180

NoneCA · US
🕒 Listed 2 weeks ago
$160,000 fyiEstimate $181,500–$186,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna 180 listings ($160,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time -3,220 hr vs comps +6.4%
  • Modern GPS navigator (30% of comps) +3.3%
  • Market supply: 6 for sale of 1178 FAA-registered +4.6%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1954
5 hrs
N9013C ✈ Flight Tracking
31061
Continental O-470J 950 Propellers Loc
1
March David H Co-owned
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Lincoln, CA

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 180
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time5 hrs
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX327
Avionics / GPS / navGNS 530W
Avionics / ADFKR 87
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS

Description

1954 Cessna 180 Skywagon is an active piston singles listing on Aircraft Shopper Online. Aircraft location: CA, US. Listed by Skywagons.com, LLC. Total time: 5,

Modifications

Back 19 Photos $160,000 1954 Cessna 180 Skywagon S/N: 31061 R/N: N9013C 5,500 Total Hours California, United States Compare Date Listed: Aug 10, 2026 Airframe & Power Systems Information Engines Loc. Make Model SMOH C Continental O-470J 950 Propellers Loc. Make SPOH C McCauley 1,022 Two Blade Maintenance Condition Complete Logs Yes Hangared Yes Damage History No Annual Due: August 2027 Useful Load: 894 Lbs. Airframe 50-Gallon Fuel Capacity Small Raised Gas Caps Under Covers BAS Shoulder Inertia Reelshoulder Harnesses Seat Stop Arrestor Kit Tail Lift Handles Right-Side Openable Window Tinted Sun Visors Baggage Door McFarlane Seat Rails Double-Puck Brakes 7.00x6 Tires Scott 3200 8" Tailwheel Brackett Air Filter Slick Magnetos 55-Amp Alternator Ground Service Plug Avionics King KA 134 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 530W Color IFR, WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin VOR/LOC/Glideslope Indicator Narco MK 12D Digital NAV/COM King KR 87 ADF Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Uavionix Wingtip Beacon Electronics International Engine Monitor Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Gauge Avionics Master Switch Dual Push-to-Talk (PTT) Switches 3-Light Marker Beacon 4-Place Intercom Analog Oil Temperature and Oil Pressure Gauges Carburetor Temperature Gauge Vacuum Gauge Ammeter Interior Gray carpet with Maroon fabric seat faces and matching side panels. Gray wool headliner. Overall rated 8 out of 10. Exterior Overall White with Maroon major accent in traditional period correct paint scheme. Very good condition. Overall rated 8 out of 10. History Complete logs. Three owners. No hail. Originally State of Michigan, then owned in Wisconsin before it came to California 35 years ago. One owner last 29 years and 1000 hours. No damage history. No corrosion. Always hangered. First year of the baggage door and last year of the J engine. A good example of an early 180. An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Listed By Skywagons.com, LLC Location Placerville, CA, US Website Visit website Contact Information Tel: (530) 642-2806 Tel: (800) 759-9466 Fax: (530) 642-9375 3501 Airport Road, Hanger 2 Placerville, California 95667 More listings from Skywagons.com, LLC

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 180 lands versus other Cessna 180 listings on fyiAero.

Price

35th pct
$120k$325kThis aircraft · $160k

$160k · 35th percentile of 17 listings

Airframe time

8th pct
56,000This aircraft · 5

5 hours total (TTAF) · 8th percentile of 13 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 180

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 180 (not this specific airframe).

$27,897annual budget · 117 hrs/yr
$126variable cost / hour
$0.92cost per nm
13.5gph fuel burn
$171,117avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $181,500–$186,000

Performance & dimensions

Range513 nm
Cruise speed137 kts · 158 mph
Takeoff / landing610.0 / 450.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 180 seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

Actual flight path from FlightAware for N9013C. More flight tracking ›