1973 Cessna 180J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics/Radios: Nav/Comm/GPS: Garmin GNC 250XL GPS: Air Gizmo panel-mounted Garmin Aera 560 Comm: Narco MK 12D TSO Audio Panel: King KMA 24H TSO Engine Monitor: EI Engine Monitor Transponder: Narco AT150 TSO ADS-B OUT Powered Headset Plug Push to Talk on both yokes Four-Place Intercom Split Master Avionics Master
Description
Hitchcock Aviation is pleased to offer this 1973 Cessna 180J P-Ponk Skywagon for sale. If you're seeking a lightweight, great-looking, low-time aircraft with only 3,780 total flight hours and a 275 HP P-Ponk engine, this aircraft is an ideal choice for any mission and the next adventure. Additional features include Factory Float Kit Provision, New Alaska Gear 6-bolt wheels and brake kit, 8.50x6.00 MLG, Vortex Generators, Rosen Sun Visors, and much more. This well-maintained, beautiful 180 is ready for immediate use. Competitively priced at $235,000.
Engine
Engine Time: 1243 Hrs. SMOH, 264 Hrs. Since Top O/H (2010) Engine Model: Continental P-Ponk 275 HP O-470-50 S/N: 178171-R Propeller Time: 611 Hrs. SMOH Propeller Model: McCauley D2A34C58
Interior
The interior is in good condition, with updated seat fabric and newer side and door panels. The headliner and carpet are in good condition.
Exterior
The aircraft was fully stripped, epoxy primed, and repainted in 2002, with an overall Dupont Imron White #555U finish and Imron #7505 Red accent striping. Interior: The interior is in good condition, with updated seat fabric and newer side and door panels. The headliner and carpet are in good condition.
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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Hitchcock Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$235,000
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Rapid City (), SD | Apr 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180J
This 1973 Cessna 180J (N42100) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,780 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 180J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $8,000 to $265,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $235,000.
The 180J 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 3,780 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 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 180J — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N42100.
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 N42100 against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180J
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
FRAYING FOUND ON ALL THREE AILERON CONTROL CABLES AT FUSELAGE UPPER AFT CABIN PULLIES. NOTE: AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED BY ROBERTSON R/STOL HIGH LIFT SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM STC SA1435WE 20/21/1994.
PISTON IN LH BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED IN PLACE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG, PILOT ABORTED TAKE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES. WE BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY WORN BRAKE PADS. NO EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN. NO SBS, ADS, ICAS OR STCS APPLY. BRAKE PADS WERE WITHIN TOLERANC...
STAB HINGE BOXES DAMAGED. REPLACED BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOXES.
DURING A ROUTINE ELT INSPECTION IAW 14 CFR 91.207, THE ELT G SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE BEACONS.
(CAN) ON INSTALLATION OF THE NEW EXHAUST SYS, THE AME CONDUCTED A FINAL INSPECTION OF THE COLLECTOR AND FOUND 3 HUGE CRACKS ON THE FLANGE WHERE A WELD HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT. THE MFG WAS CONTACTED AND A REPLACEMENT WAS SENT. THIS EXHAUST SHOULD HAVE ...
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE SPARK PLUGS, RHM40E WERE CLEANED AND TESTED AND ONE OF THE NEW PLUGS THAT WAS INSTALLED 12 MONTHS AGO DURING THE LAST ANNUAL AND NOW HAS 14 HRS TT SINCE INSTALLATION, THE PLUG FAILED THE INTERNAL RESISTANCE CHECK: THERE ...
(CAN) A DIFFERENTIAL FLAP CONDITION WAS NOTED ON DURING TAKEOFF, THE ACFT LANDED AT THE MX FACILITY AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: LOWER BULKHEAD ASSY 0512133 WAS TORN WERE RT FLAP BRACKET 0512128 INBD UPPER ATTACH POINT IS SECURE...
(CAN) FUEL TRANSMITTER SHOWED ERRATIC OPERATION, TRANSMITTER REMOVED. INSPECTION OF TRANSMITTER UNIT INTERNALLY INDICATED THAT THE VARIABLE RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WAS WORN.
(CAN) EXCESSIVE RED DYE LEAKAGE NOTED IN SPINNER AREA DURING INSPECTION. PROPELLER INSPECTED AS PER OWNERS MANUAL NR MPC-11. OIL LEAKAGE BEYOND LIMITS. PROPELLER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION BY O/H FACILITY. O/H FACILITY FOUND 2 SLOT BLOCKS PN NR CAB 4...
(CAN) THE C156003-0101 FUEL CAP HAS A RED/ORANGE ONE WAY VENT GASKET LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CAP. THE PART NUMBER FOR THIS VENT GASKET IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM CESSNA. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE VENT GASKET WAS COMPROMISED ON BOTH...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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