1977 Cessna 180K for sale

1977 Cessna 180K

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$250,000
Location McCall (), ID
Total Time 3,168 hrs
Engine SMOH 406 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 18052859
Reg # N644FM
Engine Continental O-470-U
Cruise 142 kts (263 km/h)
ICAO Type C180
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics/Radios: Nav/Comm/GPS #1: Garmin GNC355 Touch Screen (Coupled with HSI 275) Nav/Comm #2: Narco MK 12D TSO Audio Panel: KMA 20TSO Auto Pilot: Garmin GFC500

Go Around Button (Coupled with HSI 275) ADI: Garmin GI275 HSI: Garmin GI275 Engine Monitor: JPI EDM 830 Transponder: Garmin GTX335 GPS

ADS-B Stratus 3 ADS-B in Portable Receiver Carburetor Temperature Gauge Split Master Avionics Master Davtron Model M811B

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Description

Hitchcock Aviation is pleased to offer this beautiful 1977 Cessna 180K P-Ponk Skywagon for sale. If you're seeking a freshly painted, low-time aircraft with only 3,168 total flight hours and just 406 hours on the 275 HP P-Ponk engine, this aircraft is an ideal choice for any mission and next adventure. It features a new Garmin panel, including a GFC 500 Autopilot, Garmin GNC355 touchscreen GPS, Garmin GI275 ADI, Garmin GI275 HSI, and a Garmin GTX335 Transponder. Additional features include a 406-hour PTSN 3-blade propeller, Rosen Sun Visors, BAS Seatbelt Harness System, a new one-piece windshield, 8.50 x 6 MLG, Cleveland Wheel and Double Puck Brake Kit, and much more. This well-maintained, beautiful 180 is ready for immediate use and requires nothing further. Competitively priced at $250,000.

Engine

Engine Time: 406 Hrs. SMOH (Lycon P-Ponk Conversion 2016) Engine Model: Continental P-Ponk 275 HP O-470-50 Propellor Time: 406 Hrs. SNEW (2016) Prop Model: McCauley D3A34C401-C Modifications/Conversions/Upgrades: McCauley Three-Blade Propeller - STC Polished Spinner Alternate Static Source Challenger Air Filter - STC Large Non-Congealing Oil Cooler Spin-on Oil Filter Mygoflight iPad Mount

Interior

The interior is in good condition. The grey leather with cloth inserts seats are in great condition.

Exterior

The aircraft was fully stripped and repainted in 2019, featuring JGE Matterhorn White with British Yellow and BAC Gray accents. The underside was also painted gray. Interior: The interior is in good condition. The grey leather with cloth inserts seats are in great condition.

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

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About This Cessna 180K

This 1977 Cessna 180K (N644FM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,168 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 180K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $179,500 to $375,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $250,000.

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.

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 $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,168 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,168 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $180 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 180K — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
142 kts (263 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
1,400 lbs (635 kg)
Horsepower
230 HP
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

FAA registration data pending for N644FM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

McCall (), ID

Seller reported 109 more aircraft in ID →

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 N644FM against the NTSB accident database.

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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