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Cessna 180D

51 Cessna 180D aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1961. Most are registered in AK, WA and MN.

Registered today
51
Years built
1960–1961
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Cessna 180D 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
27
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
26
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Aug 23, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Egegik, AKN6455X
  • Nov 3, 2020Destroyed · serious injuries · Warrenton, GAN6484X
  • Sep 26, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · LinköPing
  • May 26, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Takotna, AKN3EH
  • Oct 30, 2018Substantial damage · serious injuries · Cottonwood, CAN6414X

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

3 reports on Cessna 180D airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. axle2
  2. contact1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196013
196130
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK10
WA5
MN3
NV3
TX3
CA2
DE2
IL2
ME2
MI2

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 180D; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 27 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 180D airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Cessna 180D 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 180D 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

180D aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N180MT1961Edmonds, WANov 30, 1998
N180WH1961Stanwood, WAAug 28, 2017
N186CT1961Jul 24, 2017
N35811961Lopez Island, WASep 26, 2007
N3EH1961Big Lake, AKJul 13, 2023
N4KK—Pilot Rock, OR—
N6014B1961Tulsa, OKNov 20, 2023
N60XM—Wilmington, DEMar 15, 2019
N6413X1960Stratford, CAApr 6, 1981
N6415X1960Chugiak, AKJun 1, 2021
N6418X1960Wilbur, WAMar 1, 1976
N6420X1960Ely, MNOct 15, 2025
N6421X1960Park City, MTJul 23, 2024
N6422X1960East Troy, WIMar 16, 2021
N6424X1960Tempe, AZJun 1, 2015
N6425X1960Oscoda, MIApr 3, 2019
N6426X1960Anchorage, AKAug 5, 2015
N6430X—Las Vegas, NVFeb 9, 2015
N6443X1961Mc Grath, AKAug 5, 2019
N6450X1961Eagle, AKApr 13, 1981
N6455X1961Eagle River, AKJun 26, 2017
N6456X1961Greene, MEOct 28, 2014
N6461X1960Geneva, ILApr 20, 2001
N6471X—Plano, TXOct 4, 2023
N6474X1961Norco, CAJul 15, 2026

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