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Cessna 180B

94 Cessna 180B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1958–1980. Most are registered in AK, WA and CO.

Registered today
94
Years built
1958–1980
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Cessna 180B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2020-21-22Fuselage; 55, StabilizersDec 7, 2020
  • 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011
  • 98-23-02Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series AirplanesDec 22, 1998

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
48
Destroyed
9
Substantial damage
39
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 180B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 180B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 14, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Anchorage, AKN5275E
  • Aug 22, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Kotzebue, AKN9128T
  • Jun 20, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Kent, WAN9130T
  • Jan 30, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Tyonek, AKN5222E
  • Aug 30, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Skwentna, AKN59180

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Cessna 180B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

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Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
195814
195966
19801
Unknown13

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK28
WA8
CO6
AZ5
MN5
ID4
TX4
MI3
ND3
OR3

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 180B; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 48 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 180B airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Cessna 180B airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Cessna 180B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
121 mph

180B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101A1959Kodiak, AKApr 3, 2025
N1086L1959Bemidji, MNJun 26, 1996
N180CT1959Eagle Harbor, MIFeb 8, 2010
N180CY—Post Falls, IDFeb 18, 2025
N180KK1958Stockbridge, MAMar 30, 1998
N180X1959Rexburg, IDMar 20, 2017
N188H—Santa Teresa, NMSep 16, 2024
N261951959Brush Prairie, WAApr 24, 2012
N2635B1959Fairbanks, AKAug 4, 1994
N298VB1959Lino Lakes, MNSep 30, 2004
N3125W1959Nome, AKJun 7, 2018
N3539E1958North Pole, AKAug 20, 2003
N465HM—Priest Lake, IDOct 7, 2015
N472491959Anchorage, AKOct 18, 1985
N4851959Simi Valley, CAJun 23, 2020
N4959D1959Wasilla, AKJan 23, 2018
N4US1959Paragould, ARFeb 25, 2025
N503ST1959Royal Oak, MIApr 9, 2022
N5056E1958Bagdad, AZOct 30, 2007
N5063E—Prescott, AZJul 26, 2024
N5065E1958Absarokee, MTOct 11, 2005
N5067E1958Denver, COJan 22, 2020
N5074E—Anchorage, AKJul 10, 2021
N5076E1958Anchorage, AKSep 26, 2018
N5077E—Gunnison, CONov 4, 2021

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