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1953 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • West Palm Beach, FL, USA

This 1953 Cessna 180 (N2273C) represents a comprehensively refurbished example with extensive recent investments exceeding $200,000. The airframe shows 2,622 total hours, while the Continental IO-470C engine has 1,062 hours since factory remanufacture with 380 hours on new cylinders. A standout feature is the February 2022-installed MT propeller with only 57 hours of operation. The aircraft underwent a complete Garmin avionics upgrade in November 2022 at a cost over $62,000, featuring a GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM, dual GI 275 displays with ADAHRS, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, and integrated datalink capabilities - all housed in a new fabricated...

Year: 1953

Make: Cessna

Series: 180

Model: 180

Tail #: N2273C

Serial #: 30573

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Utility, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,622 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,062 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 57 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: All original logbooks, always US owned, no damage history

Inspection Status: Annual due: July 1, 2026 and add IFR certification due: May 1, 2027

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750Xi - GTN GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC NAV/COM

Audio

Garmin GMA 35c - GMA Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI (one with ADAHRS)

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin Flight Stream 510 - w/ Datalink Card

EMS/EIS

uAvionics AV-20-S - Clock/MFD

Weather

Garmin Flight Stream 510 - with Datalink Card

Additional Equipment

Wheels & Brakes

Cleveland Wheels & Brake - (STC)

Safety Harnesses

B.A.S. Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses - B.A.S. (STC)

Cable Kit

Bogert Aviation Copper Cable Kit - (STC)

Tail Pull Handle

B.A.S. Tail Pull Handle

LED Lights

LED Lights - New LED (NAV/STROBE/LANDING (TAXI) (2021)

Vortex Generators

Micro Aero Dynamic Vortex Generators - (STC) (2022)

Fuel Cells

Fuel Cells - New Vent Kit (2022)

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors - (STC)

Tires

Goodyear 8.50-6 - New Ply Tires Tube

Harnesses

B.A.S. Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses - B.A.S. (STC)

Lights

LED Lights - New LED (Nav/Strobe/Landing (Taxi))

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2022

Paint Year: 2022

Interior Notes: Complete new interior 2022 including new ultra leather headliner, black seats, side panels, carpet, seat belts, paint all metal trim, doors & windows, cost over $20K. Outstanding condition.