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1953 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Aspen, CO, USA

This 1953 Cessna 180 (N2973A) presents as a well-equipped backcountry and search-and-rescue platform with long-term ownership and consistent maintenance. The airframe shows 6,009 total hours, powered by an O-470J engine with 1,858 hours since major overhaul, paired with a Hartzell HC-82VF-1DB1 propeller overhauled in May 2019. The aircraft features a Stol-Craft STOL kit with wing fences and extended baggage capacity, along with practical additions like a Tanis engine pre-heater, BAS tail pull handles, and a jump utility door for aerial photography or SAR operations.

Avionics include a King KX170B nav/com, KY197 com transceiver, KN62A DME,...

Year
1953
Make
Cessna
Series
180
Model
180
Tail #
N2973A
Serial #
30173

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Search and Rescue, Backcountry, Utility
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,009 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,858 hrs (TSMO)
Prop 1 Time
5 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Sept 2024

Avionics

Comms

King KX170B - Nav Com VHF Com Transceiver TSO

DME

King KN62A - DME TSO

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder

ADF

King KR85 - ADF TSO

Traffic

Ryan 8800 - Traffic Nav Glideslope VHF Direction Finder

radio2

King KFM 985 - transceiver KFM VHF/UHF

ADS-B Out

Sky Beacon - ADSB OUT TSO

intercom

Intercom 4 Place

Additional Equipment

Engine Pre-Heater

Tanis - engine pre-heater

Tail Pull Handles

Bas tail pull handles

Seating

Rear seat and belts 2 PAX

Extended Baggage

Panel Lights

Window Shades

Rosen - Shades

Engine Monitoring

G-Meter CHT EGT compass

Clock

Spare Wheels

One complete spare main wheel and tire assembly Complete tail wheel spare for back country operations

Survival Gear

Survival gear pack

Jump Utility Door

Jump Utility Door excellent for photos and video

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O470J
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-82VF-1DB1

Asking Price

$155,000

Aircraft Location

Aspen, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 1, 2025: $155,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 1, 2025

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Asking Price

$155,000