1958 Cessna 180A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro PFD Garmin GTX-345 Garmin GTN-650 Garmin SL-40 PS Engineering PMA8000BT Electronics International MVP-50P Alpha Systems Legacy AOA Davtron M800 Digital Clock ADS-B In and Out Ack ELT
Description
Stunning condition TT 5500 1418 Since New IO-520D (fuel injected not carbureted) (1990) 120 Since New MT 3 blade prop Fresh April Annual Fresh oil sample (see under documents) Hangared at KKLS
Engine
Airplains Fuel Injected IO-520D (1418 Since New )(300hp) 3 blade MT Prop (120 hours since new) VG's Rosen Visors Selkirk interior Selkirk extended baggage Selkirk glare shield Air forms engine baffling Selkirk composite cowling with cooling gills (Late model C185 "S" style induction with Donaldson Air Filter) Fueling steps and handles Airframe lifting eyes (part of float kit) 185 landing gear (overhauled) Pponk gear beef up kit Stratus oil filter adapter Acorn exhaust Seaplane engine mount Door stewards BAS inertia real shoulder harnesses in front seats Updated instrument panel Windshield V brace (float kit) Monarch fuel caps Monarch fiberglass fuel tanks (no bladders) (57 usable) Stabilizer jack screw access covers BAS tail pull handles
Propeller
Factory Float fittings Articulating front seats (both) Has damage history but well documented and repairs done correctly
Interior
Interior is an 8/10 leather seats Paint is an 8/10 New seat rails
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,999
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Caldwell, ID | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180A
This 1958 Cessna 180A (N58SD) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 180A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $159,000 to $249,999. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,999.
The 180A cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $155/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180A — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N58SD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N58SD against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
WHILE ON A FLIGHT, ACFT AT CRUISE, 4500 VMC, PILOT FELT A SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND A VIBRATION. PILOT LANDED AND PERFORMED AN INSPECTION WITH A MECHANIC. ONCE IN THE ENGINE, THEY FOUND A BROKEN ROCKER ARM. REPLACED SAME AND RETURNED THE ACFT TO SERVIC...
(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HIGH METAL CONTENT FOUND IN ENGINE OIL SCREEN. CONTINUED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND CYLINDER NR 4 NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN HIGHER THAN 10 PSI ON A COMPRESSION TEST. PRIMARY LOSS OF COMPRESSION OBSERVED FROM CRANKCASE...
(CAN) FUEL POURING OUT OF CARBURETOR THROAT, ACCELLERATOR PUMP NOZZLE, WHEN ENGINE OFF AND CARBURETOR AT IDLE CUTOFF. CARBURETOR DISSASSEMBLED AND FOUND ACCELLERATOR PUMP PLUNGER CUP SPLIT.
WHILE STILL ON WATER, DURING TAKEOFF, LT DOOR WINDOW LATCH OPENED. WINDOW POPPED OPEN AT TOP FRONT THEN OPENED COMPLETELY. FRONT HINGE BROKE. REAR WINDOW HINGE STAYED INTACT. REAR HINGE AND RETAINER ARM HELD WINDOW SO THAT IT DID NOT DETACH FROM ...
(CAN) POOR DIFF ON INSPECTION, EXH VALVE ROCKER SHAFT FOUND DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF OIL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ROCKER BUSHING. VALVE DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF COOLING OIL ALSO. CAUSE OF OIL LOSS TO ROCKER UNKNOWN, MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN A B...
SNAP RING USED TO RETAIN PLATE PN 643629 AND COUNTERWEIGHT PIN 643626-101 WAS BEING INSTALLED IN COUNTERWEIGHT. UPON INSTALLING, THE LAST SNAP RING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SNAP RING DID NOT HAVE ANY RETAINING PROPERTIES. IT LACKED TEMPER TO SPRING...
A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES...
A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES...
FOUND CORROSION ON STR 28 R BS 1166 AFT PIT. CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT DAMAGED STRINGER SECTION 9". FABBED FILLER FROM BAC 1498-145 9" PO 422371 AND SPLICE FROM BAC 1498-131; 12" PO 5070593 IAW B727 SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1. TREATED AND PRIMED REP...
(CAN) REPAIRED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKET PN 07321014 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED. INDEPENDENT CONTROL CHECK CARRIED OUT.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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