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1978 CESSNA 180
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Cessna 180 listings ($219,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.8%
- Airframe time -3,006 hr vs comps +6.0%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
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 | 529 hrs |
| Engine time | 252 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | June 2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Cessna 180K for sale. $325,000. N66566, one owner who bought it new from the factory. 529 hrs Total Time! Robertson STOL kit, Sportsman STOL kit, Float kit. 0 SMOH O470U with Air Plains 252 HP increase STC. 0 SPOH McCauley C204G90DCA-8 propeller. Long Range tanks, Monarch Caps. Selkirk Composite Cowling, Fresh gear legs. KMA24, KNS80, K196, KX175B, KT76A, ADSB Tail Beacon. Taxi Accident, aircraft professionally repaired by Aircraft Structural Repair in Stevensville, MT. Well documenter. Documents: - N66566 Final Log Entries and Weight and Balance .pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11036211296&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=0kYpp32PAGU5C0u8xGTe%2fpbU7EFI9YDDj3EgWw6HbSjRc8jIUJsu02U%2ftBQe75ufsr412FRteRs%3d
Modifications
Float kit, long-range fuel tanks, Monarch fuel caps, Selkirk composite cowling, Robertson STOL kit, Sportsman STOL kit, fresh gear legs.
Avionics
KMA 24 audio panel, KNS 80 navigation system, K196 comm, KX 175B nav/comm, KT 76A transponder, ADS-B equipped.
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
99th pct$325k · 99th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
15th pct529 hours total (TTAF) · 15th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time
44th pct252 hours since new · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 529 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,800 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,841.95 lb |
| Useful Load | 958.05 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O470U |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 467082 |
| Engine Horsepower | 252 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 252 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2200 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | KMA 24 audio panel, KNS 80 navigation system, K196 comm, KX 175B nav/comm, KT 76A transponder, ADS-B equipped. |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Float kit, long-range fuel tanks, Monarch fuel caps, Selkirk composite cowling, Robertson STOL kit, Sportsman STOL kit, fresh gear legs. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Aircraft inspected following extensive repairs and maintenance in June 2026 and approved for return to service. Weight and balance revised 06/24/2026. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N66566 Final Log Entries and Weight and Balance .pdf |
|---|
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.
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