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Cessna 180F

42 Cessna 180F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1962–1963. Most are registered in AK, ID and TX.

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Registered today
42
Years built
1962–1963
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Cessna 180F 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.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
27
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
23
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • May 1, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Duncan, OKN2135Z
  • Aug 20, 2019Substantial damage · minor injuries · Arlington, WAN180TB
  • Apr 12, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Kenai, AKN2144Z
  • Nov 4, 2015Substantial damage · serious injuries · Haines, AKN4611U
  • Apr 15, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Mccall, IDN2157Z

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Cessna 180F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. gasket1
  2. pushrod1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19624
196327
Unknown11

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK13
ID5
TX3
WA3
CA2
CO2
ME2
NY2
OR2
AZ1

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 180F; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 27 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 180F airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Cessna 180F 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 180F 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

180F aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N111181963Fallbrook, CAJun 12, 2017
N1250M1963Cascade, IDOct 28, 2022
N163RH—Auburn, MEFeb 14, 2012
N180GL1962Palmer, AKAug 30, 2019
N180TB1963Port Townsend, WAFeb 8, 2024
N180Y—Bozeman, MTAug 14, 2026
N184AK—Bend, ORAug 18, 2026
N2100Z1962Salt Lake City, UTSep 25, 2025
N2105Z—Saint Cloud, MNJul 17, 2018
N2117Z1963Anchorage, AKSep 28, 2016
N2120Z1963Anchorage, AKApr 17, 2025
N2121Z—Wasilla, AKAug 5, 2026
N2123Z1963Pasco, WAJul 16, 2018
N2125Z1963Boise, IDApr 3, 2023
N2134Z1963Lewes, DESep 25, 2024
N2135Z1963Newcastle, OKSep 12, 2025
N2137Z1963Anchorage, AKDec 19, 1975
N2144Z1963Anchorage, AKOct 4, 2016
N2151Z—Chandler, AZJul 13, 2024
N2157Z1963Klamath Falls, ORSep 24, 2023
N2162Z—Anchorage, AKAug 6, 2022
N2163Z1963Nampa, IDSep 8, 2021
N2165Z1963May 26, 2026
N2166Z1963Muldoon, TXSep 27, 2025
N2188Z1963Wasilla, AKDec 13, 1988

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