1977 Cessna 180K for sale

1977 Cessna 180K

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$375,000
Location Caldwell, ID
Total Time 1,900 hrs
Engine SMOH 700 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18052802
Reg # N15ZF
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine CONTINENTAL O-470-U
Cruise 142 kts (263 km/h)
ICAO Type C180
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin G3X touchscreen Garmin 750 GPS-COM Garmin GMA 345 Audio panel-intercom Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin 345 Transponder with ADSB IN-Out Garmin 255 Com Garmin G5

Description

No Damage History! Factory Float Kit Super low total time of 1900 hours. One of a kind 180! 700 hours since factory reman O-470U (1996) with 250HP STC upgrade! Brand new panel to include the best Garmin on the market: Garmin G3X touchscreen Garmin 750 GPS-COM Garmin GMA 345 Audio panel-intercom Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin 345 Transponder with ADSB IN-Out Garmin 255 Com Garmin G5 Complete LED lighting package BAS inertia reel shoulder harnesses Extended Baggage New Alaska Gear Co heavy duty wheels and double puck brakes plus new tailwheel. Horton STOL Kit Skylights Airframe: TTAF: 1900 No Damage History Factory Float Kit (completely corrosion proofed) Super low total time of 1900 hours Painted and Interior in 2005 (excellent condition) Horton STOL VG's Full and complete logs Possible Trade for an R44 helicopter Engines: Time: 700 250 horse power STC Props: Time: 220 3 Blade

Engine

Time: 700 250 horse power STC

Interior

in 2005 (excellent condition) Horton STOL VG's Full and complete logs Possible Trade for an R44 helicopter Engines: Time: 700 250 horse power STC Props: Time: 220 3 Blade

Exterior

Skylights Beautiful paint 8.5/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$375,000
Joe Dory Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$375,000
No Damage History
globalplanesearch.com
$375,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 180K

This 1977 Cessna 180K (N15ZF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,900 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 180K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $179,500 to $375,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $375,000.

The 180K cruises at 142 kts (263 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 $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 1,900 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (LANNAN DARREN P)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,900 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Cessna 180K — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
142 kts (263 km/h)
Max Speed
155 kts (287 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
2,810 lbs (1,275 kg)
Useful Load
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
Fuel Capacity
65 gal (246 L)
Fuel Burn
12 GPH (45 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 180K

Fuel Burn
12.0 GPH
~$78/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 180K. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

LANNAN DARREN P

Registration Address

BRIDGEPORT, WV

Certificate Issued

2023-10-05

Airworthiness

1977-01-31

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID

Seller reported 132 more aircraft in Idaho →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Caldwell, ID but FAA registration shows BRIDGEPORT, WV. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N15ZF.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180K

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Flight Controls DETACHED
2015-01-23

(CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL JAMMED IN FLIGHT, DURING CRUISE, WITH TRIM IN A RELATIVELY NEUTRAL POSITION. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ROLL THE TRIM WHEEL FORWARD, BUT WITH CONSIDERABLE FORCE APPLIED BY THE P...

Stabilizers CRACKED
2012-10-23

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM TAB ACTUATORS, 1000 HRS OR 3 YEARS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TAILCONE REINFORCING LT ANGLE ASSY, PN 0712048-7 HAD A CRACK AT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PIVOT POINT BOLT HOLE. CRACK RUNNING FROM TOP OF...

Oil BROKEN
2011-03-21

(CAN) OIL PRESSURE VALVE HSG ON BACK OF ENGINE WAS FOUND LEAKING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE VALVE, BUT UPON RE-INSTALLATION, THE VALVE BROKE IN HALF. THE AREA BETWEEN THE SEAT OF THE O-RING AND THE THREADS WAS FOUND CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK. THE UNIT...

Flight Controls FRAYED
2008-02-21

(CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA 140, WHERE CABLE RIDES ON THE PHENOLIC BLOCK.

Equipment/Furnishings CORRODED
2007-07-24

(CAN) BATTERY CONNECTIONS HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND EVEN THOUGH THE INDICATOR LAMP INDICATED THAT UNIT WAS WORKING THE UNIT HAD NO SWEEP OUTPUT (TC NR 20070724003)

Reciprocating Engine SPALLED
2007-05-07

(CAN) IN REMOVING NR 1 CYLINDER TO BE CHANGED OUT THE LIFTERS WERE REMOVED TO BE BLEED DOWN, LIFTERS WERE SPAWLED. THE AME INSPECTED THE CAM AND THE EXHAUST LOBE WAS ALSO SPALLED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND PREPARED FOR SHIPMENT TO A REPAIR SHOP. UND...

Electrical Power LOOSE
2005-10-07

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT LOOSE. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER.

Propellers CORRODED
2002-11-06

(CAN) PROPELLER WOULD NOT CHANGE PITCH. PROPELLER WAS SO BADLY CORRODED INTERNALLY THAT THE BEARING SEIZED. ENTIRE PROPELLER SCRAP DUE TO CORROSION. NO HISTORY OF PROPELLER HAVING BEEN SUBMERGED.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2002-07-08

(CAN) AT END OF 2 RT FLT, CYL HEAD TEMP, OIL TEMP & PRESSURE ALL NORMAL. OIL TEMP SUDDENLY WENT UP ONE NEEDLE WIDTH, OIL PRESSURE WENT DOWN ONE NEEDLE WIDTH. ENGINE MADE BANGING, CLATTERING NOISE WITH WHIFF OF HOT OIL SMOKE IN COCKPIT. ENGINE RAN ...

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2002-05-30

THIS ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED 6/10/99 BY REPAIR STATION, IT NOW HAS 563 HOURS AND ALL THE INTAKE VALVES WERE BAD, ALL EXHAUST GUIDES WERE BAD, AND ALL LIFTERS ARE BAD. CYLINDERS WERE NEW FROM PARTS MFG AND SUPPLY. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NOT SET FOR OVER 1 ...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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