1953 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft
This 1953 Cessna 180 (N389) presents as a well-maintained Skywagon with 4,300 total airframe hours and a 1,400-hour factory-overhauled Continental O-470-K engine. The aircraft features desirable upgrades including a three-blade Hartzell propeller, heavy-duty engine mount, and larger exhaust system, with one cylinder replaced in 2023 showing strong compression readings across all cylinders. The panel is IFR-equipped with a Garmin 430W, S-Tech 50 autopilot, Mid-Continent HSI, and complete engine monitoring system, complemented by ADS-B Out compliance and an updated audio panel.
The airframe shows honest wear with older Airtex interior showing...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational, Utility
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 920 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,400 hrs (SFOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,300 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Full and complete logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual due 12/2025 IFR inspection due 12/2025
Avionics
GPS
Garmin 430W
AP
S-Tech 50 - Auto Pilot
EMS
Electronics International - fuel flow inst.
ADSB
Startus ESG - ESG ADS Out 1090 ES transponder
Audio
PS - PS audio panel with 4-place intercom
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Updated Larger exhaust
Fuel System
Bladder tanks removed Monarch tanks and caps (55 gal. useable)
Safety Equipment
BAS shoulder harnesses BAS pull handles
Landing Gear
Cleveland wheels and brakes
Lighting
Whelen LED wingtip/tail lights and Beacons Whelen LED Taxi and Landing lights
Tires
New 8.00 x 6 tires and tubes New Tire and tube in tail wheel
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Interior Notes
- Older Airtex interior shows wear and slight damage from removing and reinstalling the rear seat. Older Airtex carpet is in fair condition. Front seat cushion has small tear.
- Exterior Notes
- The paint looks great from 25 feet. There are some small paint chips noted. There is light preexisting (prior to my purchase) hanger rash to left wing. Very old prexisting hail damage (prior to my purchase) does not affect performance or safety.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- 470-K
- Engine Power
- 230 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell Three-Bladed
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1953 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 5,358 hrs
- Engine Time
- 527 hrs
- Prop Time
- 873 hrs
- Tail #
- Not Listed
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 1,130 lbs
1953 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 3,100 hrs
- Engine Time
- 300 hrs
- Prop Time
- 300 hrs
- Tail #
- N1692C
- Flight Rules
- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1953 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 5,885 hrs
- Engine Time
- 18 hrs
- Prop Time
- Unspecified
- Tail #
- Unspecified
- Flight Rules
- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1953 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 4,946 hrs
- Engine Time
- Unspecified
- Prop Time
- 850 hrs
- Tail #
- N-2988K
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1954 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 3,142 hrs
- Engine Time
- 880 hrs
- Prop Time
- 40 hrs
- Tail #
- Unspecified
- Flight Rules
- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1954 Cessna 180
- Total Time
- 5,637 hrs
- Engine Time
- 42 hrs
- Prop Time
- 42 hrs
- Tail #
- N3197C
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 755 lbs
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