1979 Cessna C180K 250HP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
WOULD TRADE DOWN FOR AN OLDER, 180, 206, 310. Factory Seaplane C180K TTAF 3182.0 SMOH 257 on O-470U/TS Texas Skyways 250HP/2500TBO Conversion 10 SPOH on fresh prop. Kenmore GW increase (1350 useful load), big tail. GNS530, GNS430W, GTX345 ADSB in/out, TruTrak Autopilot. Long range wet wing tanks. Nice Selkirk interior and nice paint. All AD’s including tail inspection completed. Plane flies weekly so times will change.
Engine
O-470U/TS Texas Skyways 250HP/2500TBO Conversion 10 SPOH on fresh prop
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jake Hinton
barnstormers.com
|
$225,000
|
McDonough, GA | Mar 17, 2026 | 126 days | Active |
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About This Cessna C180K 250HP
This 1979 Cessna C180K 250HP is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,182 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $225,000.
The C180K 250HP 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 3,182 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.
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Cessna C180K 250HP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Title Status
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