1974 Cessna 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAVIONICS: All installed in a custom panel G3X 10" Electronic Flight Display with engine information system (pilot) G3X 7" Multifunction Display (copilot) GTN750 XI GPD/NAV/COM (w/ smart glide) GNC355 GPS/COM GI275 Multifunction display system (Standby Attitude) GTX345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder GMA35C Remote Audio Panel GFC 500 Autopilot fully coupled
Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Annual Due: February 2027 Useful Load: 1208 Lbs. Airframe: Air Plains IO-550 (300HP) Engine Conversion Factory Float Kit Factory Zinc Chromate Corrosion Proofing Long Range Fuel Windshield V-Brace Rosen Visors Soros Air Vents Lifting Rings Cowing Cooling Louvers Refueling Steps and Handles BAS Tailcone Lift Handles Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Polished Spinner K&N Air Filter RMD LED Wing Tip Lights Rudder Trim Right Side Opening Window Door Stewards BAS Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses Articulating Seat Kenmore 3190 Gross Weight Increase STC Small Raised Gas Caps ART Wing X Wing Extensions Jack Screw Access Panel Interior: New interior in 1923 in Gray stone leather with Black carpet, all new sidepanels, headliner, new windshield and side windows. Exterior: Factory 1978 Skywagon scheme all New paint Matterhorn White with Red major accent. History: Completely restored to new perfection after a ground loop in 2016. Retired military pilot owner says that the logs are the most complete he has ever seen. This plane has been acclaimed to be the best 180 in the world. Medical reasons force sale.
Engine
ENGINE TIME: 70 Hours Since Factory NEW Air Plains IO-550 (300HP) Engine Conversion PROP TIME: 70 Hours SFNEW Airplains McCauley 3- bladed propeller conversion
Propeller
PROP TIME: 70 Hours SFNEW Airplains Mccauley 3- bladed propeller conversion
Interior
New interior in 1923 in Gray stone leather with Black carpet, all new sidepanels, headliner, new windshield and side windows.
Exterior
Factory 1978 Skywagon scheme all New paint Matterhorn white with red major accent.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$399,000
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Placerville, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180
This 1974 Cessna 180 (N180JE) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,651 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $115,000 to $399,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $399,000.
The 180 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $74/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 5,651 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. There are 9 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N180JE.
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
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 180
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 9 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
SUPERIOR PISTON ASSY PART # SA640518 INSTALLED. WITHIN 40 HOURS OF INSTALLATION PISTON DISINTEGRATED RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND LANDING MADE IN FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT.
ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AT TOD AND STOPPED PRODUCING POWER SHORTLY AFTER. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE ON TUNDRA WITH NO DAMAGE. FUEL SUMPS AND GASCOLATOR WERE FOUND TO HAVE WHAT LOOKED LIKE "COTTON OR FILTER LIKE MATERIAL" WHICH WE BELIEVE WAS...
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.
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN FLIGHT. REWIRED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON GENERATOR AND TEST RAN ENGINE.
AFTER TOUCHDOWN A WIND GUST CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO BECOME AIRBORNE AGAIN. RETURNED TO THE GROUND AT A SLIGHT ANGLE AND AS THE PILOT STRAIGHTENED THE AIRCRAFT DOWN THE RUNWAY THE LT WHEEL AXLE BROKE & TIRE ASSEMBLY ROLLED DOWN RUNWAY. VEERED RT OF ...
DURING FUNCTIONAL CHECK, FOUND CABLE ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY BROKEN. THIS CABLE PART OF CESSNA SK210-174A. PN 505530-405. INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET ( YEAH, I KNOW...THE INTERNET) MAKES IT APPEAR TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.
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...
(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, LEFT FUSELAGE TUNNEL BULKHEAD FOUND CHAFED BY LEFT RUDDER RETURN SPRING ARM DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. NO INDICATION OF PREVIOUS DAMAGE OR INCORRECT REPAIR WHICH WOULD CAUSE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. SPRING FOUND INSTALL...
THROTTLE DISCONNECTED IN FLIGHT. THROTTLE FAILED TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION, PILOT USED MIXTURE TO CONTROL ENGINE POWER OUTPUT AND MADE SUCCESSFUL LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANIC FOUND THAT AN AN4-35A UNDRILLED BOLT WAS INSTALLED IN THE THR...
STAB HINGE BOXES DAMAGED. REPLACED BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOXES.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $301,441–$467,350.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
