1966 CESSNA 180
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna 180 listings ($199,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +933 hr vs comps -1.9%
- Engine time +128 hr vs comps -1.0%
- Garmin GTN 650 (11% of comps) +9.9%
- No ADS-B (56% of comps have one) -1.4%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 366 FAA-registered +4.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 180 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,000 SFOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Completely restored 1000 hours on Continental O-470-R, SN 288327-R(25) 1000 hours on 3-blade Hartzell GARMIN 3X ALL AD'S and mand. SB's done Long range tanks (84 USG, 82 USG useable fuel) Full STOL Kit All AD's accomplished, all 337 available
Modifications
New yokes, new carpet & new side panels Selkirk Exdended large luggage compartment Selkirk New front and rear seat/bench upholstery (Leather + embroidery + sheep skin) New seat belts and harnesses (4 points for PIL/COPI) PILOT and COPILOT Bubble Windows (STC SA02244AK) New Vernier MIX/PITCH/PWR levers Battery : Concord, high cranking power Long range tanks (84 USG, 82 USG useable fuel) with 4 x Monarch filler caps P-Ponk landing gear reinforcement New airframe Alaska wheels & brakes with ski mount axles New tailwheel fork with Baby bush wheel (Alaska) and spare tailwheel fork with spare wheel and tire New exhaust : Power flow, ceramic coated (2022), twin exhaust pipe External oil filter with chip detector Engine preheat sump patches (110 V / 220 V converter) Millenium cylinders (FAA AD April 2, 2007 not applicable) Full STOL kit (Sportsman leading edge cuf's, Vortex Generators on wing edges and under elevator) All around LED lights (LDG, TAXI, NAV and 3 x Strobes) + Beacon on Top of vertical fin Retractable handles Garmin GSB15 USB Charger
Avionics
GARMIN G3X 7” ELECTRONIC FLIGHT DISPLAY GARMIN GTN650 XI GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN GNT255 NAV/COM GARMIN GTX330 Mod.S TRANSPONDER KING KN DME
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 180 lands versus other Cessna 180 listings on fyiAero.
Price
91st pct$280k · 91st percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
99th pct6,000 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
67th pct1,000 engine hours · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Serial Number | 18051725 |
| Registration # | N8SQ |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | LOWS |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| STOL | Yes |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O470R |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,000 SFOH |
| Engine TBO | 1700 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
Props
| Number of Blades | 3 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN G3X 7” ELECTRONIC FLIGHT DISPLAY GARMIN GTN650 XI GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN GNT255 NAV/COM GARMIN GTX330 Mod.S TRANSPONDER KING KN DME |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | New yokes, new carpet & new side panels Selkirk Exdended large luggage compartment Selkirk New front and rear seat/bench upholstery (Leather + embroidery + sheep skin) New seat belts and harnesses (4 points for PIL/COPI) PILOT and COPILOT Bubble Windows (STC SA02244AK) New Vernier MIX/PITCH/PWR levers Battery : Concord, high cranking power Long range tanks (84 USG, 82 USG useable fuel) with 4 x Monarch filler caps P-Ponk landing gear reinforcement New airframe Alaska wheels & brakes with ski mount axles New tailwheel fork with Baby bush wheel (Alaska) and spare tailwheel fork with spare wheel and tire New exhaust : Power flow, ceramic coated (2022), twin exhaust pipe External oil filter with chip detector Engine preheat sump patches (110 V / 220 V converter) Millenium cylinders (FAA AD April 2, 2007 not applicable) Full STOL kit (Sportsman leading edge cuf's, Vortex Generators on wing edges and under elevator) All around LED lights (LDG, TAXI, NAV and 3 x Strobes) + Beacon on Top of vertical fin Retractable handles Garmin GSB15 USB Charger |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2013 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2013 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | New annual at delivery |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 180
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 180 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 513 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 137 kts · 158 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 610.0 / 450.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 180 seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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