1962 Cessna 180E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1962 Cessna 180E model. It is a VFR machine with 2668 TTSN 268 TSO 0 Prop. It has Edo 2870’s Fluidyne hard wheel skis, 29” bush wheels and Owl STOL kit. The aircraft is currently in Vanderhoof BC pickled for the winter and we will be moving it to Pemberton BC in the spring. It has always been on freshwater only and has all logs from 1962. It was imported in ’64 and came to BC in ’66 where it has been ever since. In fact it has never left the middle of the province. We are considering putting it up for sale at a price of $240K CAD.
Had some slight damage in 67 due to landing on floats and some light damage aft baggage area. It does have the extended rear baggage and atlee dodge bush interior. 84 gal tanks 79 useable.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Doug Little
avpay.aero
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$173,535
$173,900
|
Canada | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180E
This 1962 Cessna 180E (C-FOFV) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,686 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $173,535.
The 180E 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 2,686 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 3 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-FOFV) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Canada
CA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180E
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 3 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE PILOT NOTICED A SLIGHT POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT. A MAGNETO CHECK REVEALED AN ALMOST COMPLETE POWER LOSS WHEN THE RT MAGNETO WAS SWITCHED OFF. THE PILOT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. LT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. INSPECTION OF THE CONTACT POINTS...
(CAN) HUB THREADS FOUND CRACKED DURING OVERHAUL PROCESS (TC NR 20070830002)
(CAN) OWNER COMPLAINED OF CONTINUOUS FUEL LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARBURETOR FOUND THE FLOAT SECTION SEPARATED FROM THE FLOAT BRACKET AND LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOAT CHAMBER.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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