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1974 Cessna 180
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Cessna 180 listings ($239,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps have one) -3.1%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 1178 FAA-registered +4.7%
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 | — |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1953 Cessna 180 (First one ever sold)
Modifications
Back 20 Photos $169,900 1974 Cessna 180 S/N: 30002 R/N: N2802A 5,900 Total Hours California, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Oct 9, 2026 Seller Paragraph Seller Skywagons.com, LLC Location Placerville, CA, US 1953 Cessna 180 (First one ever sold). Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 5,900 Total Hours Engines Loc. Model SMOH C O-470U 1,587 2000 TBO Propellers Loc. Make SPOH C McCauley 575 Two Blade Maintenance Condition Complete Logs Yes Annual Due: August 2027 Useful Load: 1015 Lbs. Airframe Total Hours 5,900 Total Hours 50 Gallons Fuel Capacity Wheel Pants Snyder Speed Kit Horton Strut Cuffs Four Place Shoulder Harnesses Recent Battery SureFly Magneto Kniseley Exhaust Chrome Induction Headers Polished Spinner Stainless Steel Screw Kit Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots Later-1950s-Style Lower Cowling Right-Side Opening Window Avionics Garmin GTX 327 Transponder King KX 170B COM King KX 155 NAV/COM Analog Clock King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope #1 King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope #2 JPI EDM-700 Engine Analyzer Carburetor Temperature Gauge Garmin 496 GPS uAvionix ADS-B In and Out 4-Place Intercom Interior Red Velour and Brown seats with matching side panels and Tan carpet. Overall rated 8 out of 10. Exterior Original 1953 paint scheme with Red major accent over Bright overall White. Rated 9 out of 10. History This is the first Production Cessna 180 ever produced, serial number 30002. Current owners have owned it since 1988. Complete logs. Early Damage history in 1991 when a brake failure meant that it rolled into a hangar at low speed. Right wing was repaired. No Hail. Contact Information Tel: (530) 642-2806 Tel: (800) 759-9466 Fax: (530) 642-9375 3501 Airport Road, Hanger# 2 Placerville, California 95667 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice 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 → Report This Ad Listed By Skywagons.com, LLC Location Placerville, CA, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Skywagons.com, LLC Finance Calculator $1,260 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $33,980 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $135,920 Total interest $90,880 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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 ›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
18th pct$170k · 18th percentile of 11 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).
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
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N2802A. More flight tracking ›
