Cessna 180B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
(Will be at Osh Kosh Sea Plane base 7/20-25). 1959 Cessna 180B N5273E TT 3282.3 SMOH 407.3 PSNEW 72.4 0520 P-PONK. NEW (2023) MT Reversing prop. New paint in 2025. Sportsman STOL KIT. Wing Extensions. Robertson STOL KIT EDO 2960 Floats. 800X6 TIRES ON MAIN GEAR. EARTH X BATTERY. PLANE power alternator. Motor mount OH 2016. Airwolf remote oil filter. JPI EDM 700 Engine analyzer. JPI FS450 Fuel flow. Garmin 340 audio panel. 2 KX170B NAVCOM. King KT 76A transponder. GARMIN 496 GPS. Rosen sun visor.BAS Jump seats.New Fuel Bladder [RIGHT - 2023] [LEFT - 2016]. uAvionx tail beacon. .
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ron Daniels
barnstormers.com
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$220,000
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Delton, MI | Jul 12, 2026 | 5 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180B
This Cessna 180B (N5273E) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,282 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $220,000.
The 180B cruises at 140 kts (259 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 $155/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,282 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 5 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180B — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5273E.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 5 recent reports for this aircraft type.
OWNER COMPLAINED OF A SEVERE SHIMMY. AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR SYS, DETERMINED THAT THE RT NOSE GEAR PIVOT ARM WAS CRACKED, FURTHER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE LT SIDE WAS ALSO CRACKED IN THE SAME LOCATION. JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR ...
DURING INSPECTION, FOUND ATTACH RIVETS FOR THE CONTROL "TEE" SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND LT AILERON PULLEY SUPPORT WERE SHEARED.
BEARING FAILURE ON NR2 MAIN BEARING. CAUSED DAMAGE TO CRANKCASE, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED 20 PSI IN FLIGHT WITH NO OTHER INDICATION.
(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADE RETAINING NUT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE FAILURE OF THE RETAINING NUT COULD CAUSE BLADE SEPARATION.
(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE HUB BLADE SOCKET WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE THREADS IN TWO LOCATIONS. THE CRACKS WERE DETECTED BY EDDY CURRENT NDT. THIS METHOD IS NOT A REQUIRED PROCESS FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE NDT INSPECTIO...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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