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Cessna 180C

56 Cessna 180C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1959–1964. Most are registered in AK, MT and WA.

Registered today
56
Years built
1959–1964
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Cessna 180C 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
30
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
29
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Aug 4, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Cantwell, AKN9211T
  • Sep 1, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Dunseith, ND
  • Jul 4, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Ogden, UTN9193T
  • Aug 25, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Givens Hot Springs, IDN334SC
  • Jul 5, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN9185T

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

4 reports on Cessna 180C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. float1
  2. lock nut1
  3. valve spring1
  4. web1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19597
196043
19641
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK19
MT6
WA5
CO4
TX3
MI2
MN2
OR2
AR1
AZ1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 180C; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 30 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 180C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Cessna 180C 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 180C 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

180C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1112T1964Soldotna, AK—
N172811960Fort Wayne, INJan 31, 2020
N180BS1959Chugiak, AKDec 4, 2017
N180RA1960Laurel, MTDec 16, 2009
N280JP—Middleville, MIMay 20, 2014
N334SC1960Horseshoe Bay, TXFeb 26, 2026
N451SW1960Coldwater, MIMay 4, 2017
N45WB1960Oak Point, TXApr 1, 2019
N49GL1960Pullman, WADec 19, 2011
N514KK1960Anchorage, AKFeb 3, 2023
N6406X—Waitsburg, WAMar 27, 2024
N694MD1959Renton, WAOct 28, 2019
N7061960Bellingham, WAJul 30, 2014
N757DJ—Lafitte, LADec 14, 2025
N810JV1960Waterloo, NEMar 4, 2021
N9171T1959Perkasie, PAAug 6, 2014
N9177T1959Fort Lauderdale, FLJul 1, 2015
N9181T1959Palmer, AKJan 14, 1987
N9183T1959Minerva, NYMar 8, 2021
N9185T1960Wasilla, AKDec 10, 2023
N9193T1960Liberty, UTSep 7, 2026
N9196T1960Kalispell, MTSep 17, 2025
N9197T1960Polson, MTNov 16, 2015
N9199T—Chignik Lagoon, AKSep 1, 2026
N9203T—Nome, AKApr 24, 2019

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