1979 Cessna 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Professionally upgraded avionics panel that blends modern capability with the aircraft’s vintage character.
Installed equipment includes: Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument (attitude) Garmin G5 Electronic HSI Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 335 Transponder with ADS-B Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel JPI EDM-900 Engine Monitor with fuel flowDescription
A rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional Cessna 180 Skywagon with just 915 hours Total Time Since New. This aircraft stands out for its originality, condition, and low time — making it an ideal choice for collectors, bush pilots, or anyone seeking a solid classic with modern reliability.
Cessna 180s are renowned for their versatility, ruggedness, and strong performance. Very few examples remain with such low total time and in such original, unmodified condition. With its combination of authenticity and upgraded avionics, N2856K represents a unique opportunity to own one of the finest Skywagons on the market today. Comes on 8-inch tires, with an additional set of 26-inch tundra tires included
Interior
Original factory-style brown & tan interior, carefully restored. Upholstery, side panels, and carpeting in excellent condition, retaining authentic Skywagon character. Panel cleanly upgraded while preserving vintage layout
Exterior
Original red & white paint scheme in remarkably good condition. Straight airframe, no corrosion, all control surfaces in excellent shape. Windows and lenses clear, gloss well preserved.
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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AeroEngine a.s.
planecheck.com
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$276,934 *
€ 240,000
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Czech Rep., Czech Republic | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180
This 1979 Cessna 180 (N2856K) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 27 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $399,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $276,934.
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.
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.
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 N2856K.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Czech Rep., Czech Republic
CZ
Seller reportedTitle 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 database checked for N2856K.
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.
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