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 apply3 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 19954 reports on Cessna 180C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- float1
- lock nut1
- valve spring1
- web1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1959 | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1112T | 1964 | Soldotna, AK | — |
| N17281 | 1960 | Fort Wayne, IN | Jan 31, 2020 |
| N180BS | 1959 | Chugiak, AK | Dec 4, 2017 |
| N180RA | 1960 | Laurel, MT | Dec 16, 2009 |
| N280JP | — | Middleville, MI | May 20, 2014 |
| N334SC | 1960 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Feb 26, 2026 |
| N451SW | 1960 | Coldwater, MI | May 4, 2017 |
| N45WB | 1960 | Oak Point, TX | Apr 1, 2019 |
| N49GL | 1960 | Pullman, WA | Dec 19, 2011 |
| N514KK | 1960 | Anchorage, AK | Feb 3, 2023 |
| N6406X | — | Waitsburg, WA | Mar 27, 2024 |
| N694MD | 1959 | Renton, WA | Oct 28, 2019 |
| N706 | 1960 | Bellingham, WA | Jul 30, 2014 |
| N757DJ | — | Lafitte, LA | Dec 14, 2025 |
| N810JV | 1960 | Waterloo, NE | Mar 4, 2021 |
| N9171T | 1959 | Perkasie, PA | Aug 6, 2014 |
| N9177T | 1959 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Jul 1, 2015 |
| N9181T | 1959 | Palmer, AK | Jan 14, 1987 |
| N9183T | 1959 | Minerva, NY | Mar 8, 2021 |
| N9185T | 1960 | Wasilla, AK | Dec 10, 2023 |
| N9193T | 1960 | Liberty, UT | Sep 7, 2026 |
| N9196T | 1960 | Kalispell, MT | Sep 17, 2025 |
| N9197T | 1960 | Polson, MT | Nov 16, 2015 |
| N9199T | — | Chignik Lagoon, AK | Sep 1, 2026 |
| N9203T | — | Nome, AK | Apr 24, 2019 |