1965 Cessna 180H
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Split master/alternator switch 60 amp alternator Isolated avionics buss Daxtron Digital Voltmeter Garmin GNS430 nav/com w/GS (GI106A) KX155 nav/com w/GS (GI106A) PMA 6000M Audio panel w/intercom
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Description
The perfect balance of rugged backcountry utility and manageable operating costs. Its conventional gear is designed for high ground clearance and less drag in rough terrain like sand, snow, or tall grass. The 230 hp Continental O-470-R engine provides ample power for short-field takeoffs without the higher fuel burn and complexity of fuel-injected engines. Pilots often prefer the 180 because it retains manual flaps and a simple carburetor system, which are easier to maintain and less likely to fail in remote locations. While newer models became heavier, the 180H is still noted for its light and responsive controls. It is a highly capable crosswind airplane that, once "stuck" to the ground, is remarkably docile.
Engine
Continental O-470-R; 3222.0 TTSN, Overhauled 2005-2 669.0 SMOH Mags 147.0 TSOH Sea plane engine mount E-Z Heat, 12v oil pan engine heater Auto gas STC Oberg 600 3 micron oil filter with chip detector/oil bypass warning lights 60 amp Alternator Vernier carburetor mixture control Challenger Serviceable Air Filter (K N) Quick drain oil pan plug PROP: 2-blade McCauley 669.0 SPOH
Propeller
Quackenbush Sportsman STOL Kit Aileron gap seals Vortex generators on wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer Fluidyne Model 3000 main gear snow skis kit Kenmore Hi-Gross Kit w/Cessna 185 vertical fin P-Ponk main gear box louvers Cleveland wheels and brakes Single piece windshield New Goodyear 800x6 tires w/Cessna 206 wheel pants Seaplane front windshield V-brace Monarch fuel caps Wing access steps and handles AeroFlash wing strobe lights/electronic flashing beacon Alphin side cowling engine cooling Upgraded side door entry steps Heated pitot tube
Interior
Upgraded Avion Research Control Wheels Articulating front seats Cessna Secondary Seat Stop (SK210-174A) BAS shoulder harnesses Rosen sun visors Door stewards Intercom jacks (all seats) Quick removable rear seats w/autopilot disconnect and mic switches Overhead LED instrument panel spotlight Integral flight instrument lighting Front instrument panel 12V power outlet w/USB ports Remote ELT test/activation panel AV8-CO-01 carbon monoxide monitor
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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No-Spin Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$215,000
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CO USA | May 12, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180H
This 1965 Cessna 180H (N180RY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,222 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 180H aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $100,000 to $275,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $215,000.
The 180H 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 3,222 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 180H — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N180RY.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
CO USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180H
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
THE ENGINE APPEARS TO HAVE FAULTY SET OF LIFTERS CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAMS. PURCHASED WITH 20 HRS ENGINE TIME. CAMS AND LIFTERS WERE INSPECTED ON PRE-BUY AND FOUND TO BE VISUALLY NORMAL WITH BLUEING STILL PRESENT. PERSISTENT HIGH FE ON REG...
(CAN) THE ACFT DESCENDED FROM FL200 WITH THE ENGINE THROTTLE AT IDLE, 61 PERCENT. BEFORE LANDING THE PILOT TRIED TO INCREASE POWER AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. HE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE PROPELLER SPEED TO OBTAIN A CHANGE IN ENGINE POW...
(CAN) WHEN CONTROL YOKE U WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACFT FOR REPAIRS TO SUPPORT STRUCTURE A CRACK WAS FOUND ON BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES OF CO-PILOT CONTROL YOKE UNIVERSAL JOINT STARTING FROM THE BOLT HOLES AND PROGRESSING TO THE AFT END OF THE U-JOINT. ...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, JACKED ACFT TO CHECK MLG FREE-PLAY, AND FOUND THE RT LANDING GEAR OTBD SUPPORT BRACKET, RT TO HAVE SOME MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE FWD AND REAR ATTACHED BULKHEADS. REMOVED GEAR LEG IAW MM AND ONLY AFTER REMOVAL, SPOTT...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, JACKED ACFT TO CHECK MLG FREE PLAY, AND FOUND THE RT LANDING GEAR OTBD SUPPORT BRACKET RT TO HAVE SOME MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE FWD AND REAR ATTACHED BULKHEADS. REMOVED GEAR LEG IAW MM AND ONLY AFTER REMOVAL, SPOTTED...
(CAN) PROPELLER, W/O T 64571, RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL MAY 1996. NOW 667.9 HOUR SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND BLADE S-90AT-2, SN B34101YS, CRACKED IN BLADE THREADS, FOUND WITH EDDY CURRENT.
(CAN) ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL WOULD ONLY MOVE .5 INCH. FOUND DEBRIS CONSISTING OF GRASS, PEANUT SHELLS ETC. A SQUIRRELS NEST JAMMING THE CHAIN (CABLE ATTACHED TO CHAIN) ON THE GEAR WHICH ACTIVATES THE WORM GEAR TO MOVE THE ELEVATOR UP AND DOWN. BECAU...
BACK PLATE CRACKS FOUND RADIATING FROM RIVET HOLES. AT MANUFACTURING THE TALL SIDE OF RIVET AREAS NOT DEBURED PROPERLY. HOLES MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCH PRESSED AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF EXCESS MATERIAL REMAINED.
(CAN) TAIL REMOVED TO CHANGE BROKEN BRACKETS. PN 0712302-1 LT BRACKET AND 0732101-4 REINFORCEMENT REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED AND DUAL INSPECTED.
DURING A ROUTINE, CHANGE OVER FROM SKIS TO FLOATS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FORWARD SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 36657-10 WAS BADLY CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM EDO 249-2870 FLOATS. NEW PART NUMBER 26-3209...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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