1955 CESSNA 180


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1955
    Manufacturer
    CESSNA
    Model
    180
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KHCR
    Description
    Plane actively flew from 1955-1966, then was put in a barn until the current owner purchased it in 2017. In 2018 the aircraft went through a complete nose to tail restoration. •Fresh annual, now due august 2026. No damage history. Complete logs. No hail. Never abused or worked. Incredible fully IFR capable Garmin avionics upgrade. Now on 29" Alaska Bush Wheels. A very rare opportunity to acquire an early model 180 with every upgrade you can imagine. Own a show stopping piece of aviation history. Includes spare 850x6 wheelset. Based in Heber, Utah.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    1585
    Max Takeoff Weight
    2,950 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    1,920 lb
    Useful Load
    1,026 lb
    STOL
    Yes
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    91 gal
    Auxiliary Fuel Tank
    Yes
    Complete Logs
    Yes

    Engine

    Engine Horsepower
    280 HP
    Engine Time
    70
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2400
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2018
    Engine Notes
    Continental O-520 Engine upgrade by Texas Skyways Firewall mounted battery Motor mount inspected and NDT tested Factory rebuilt carburetor

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Prop Time
    70
    Prop Time Since
    SNEW
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    Wing X extensions Sportsman STOL cuff Hartwig long range tanks - additional 18 gallons per side 850 x 6 main wheels LED lights on all sides Rosen Visors Cargo net Lake Vue folding rear seats AirGlass Extended baggage BAS tail pull handles Windshield V brace

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Set in custom panel with all new metal upper and lower Garmin GTN 750 Color touch screen IFR Moving map Nav/Com Garmin G5 (x3) Garmin GMA 35c remote audio panel Garmin 345R remote transponder Garmin GNC-255A NAV/COM Garmin GFC 500 autopilot JPI EDM 900 engine monitor Cies fuel senders Dual USB power outlets Remote Autopilot disconnect Dual yoke mounted push-to-talk buttons All new circuit breakers and fuses BOSE panel powered headsets Remote ELT switch

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    New Parts: (installed 45 hours ago) New Great Lake Aero windshield and bubble windows New lord engine shock mounts New Skytec starter New Hartzel 3 blade prop New McFarlane pulley kit New McFarlane cable/chain kit New McFarlane flap roller upgrade kit New McFarlane seat rails New McFarlane cowl flap control cable and knob New McFarlane carb heat cable and knob New McFarlane prop/throttle/mixture cables and knobs New Battery New Alternator New Selkirk glare shield

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2018
    Exterior Notes
    Custom platinum grey with candy apple red and black accents. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10. Now on 29" Alaska Bush Wheels

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2018
    Number of Seats
    4
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    Excellent grey leather seats with Selkirk plastic side panels, grey headliner, utility carpet floor matting. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual Due: August 2026


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