1981 Cessna 180K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Highlights: This engine 1995 SMOH runs GREAT Fresh annual 1-5-2024 all compressions in the 70's Prop 375 SMOH KAH GW 3190 STC STC's Locking XP Mods Airframe Total Time: 6199 7+ | Interior: (11) All photos (19) Price: 179 500 USD Posted: A year ago Views: 692 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 180K Skywagon Year 1981 Seller TLGW Contact Seller type Private Location Renton, WA, United States Condition Pre-owned Total Time 61997 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 4 Flight Rules IFR Serial Number 18052199 Registration N20605
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TLGW Contact
winglist.aero
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$179,500
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Renton | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180K
This 1981 Cessna 180K (N20605) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 61,997 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 $179,500.
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 61,997 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.
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Cessna 180K — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N20605.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Renton
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180K
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(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...
(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...
(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...
(CAN) LWR ELEVATOR CABLE FRAYED AT BULKHEAD STA 140, WHERE CABLE RIDES ON THE PHENOLIC BLOCK.
(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)
(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...
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT LOOSE. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER.
(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.
(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 ...
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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