1954 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA
This 1954 Cessna 180, registration N2493C, presents a compelling blend of classic taildragger character with substantial modern upgrades, making it suited for cruising or back-country adventures. The airframe has accumulated 3,366 total hours and is powered by a Texas Skyways Continental O-520-U/TS (serial number 5U343), which boosts output to 280 horsepower for stronger climb, better high-density-altitude performance, and more confident short-field capability. The engine has 78 hours since major overhaul with a TBO of 2,500 hours, and it features an upgraded Knisley Exhaust. The aircraft is equipped with a Hartzell Three-Blade...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
- Useful Load
- 771 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,366 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 78 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual HSI and ADI
MFD
Garmin G5 MFD - Dual HSI and ADI
GPS
Garmin GNX 375 - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm, WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm
Comms
Garmin GTR 205 - Comm
AP
S-Tec 50 - Autopilot with GPSS
ADSB
uAvionix SkyBeacon - ADS-B
EMS
EDM-930 - Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Fuel Senders
CIES - CIES Fuel Senders
Air Filter
Brackett - Air Filter
Oil Separator
Air Wolf - Separator
CO Detector
Guardian - CO Detector
Battery
Concord - Battery
Shoulder Harness
BAS - BAS Shoulder Harness System
Tail Pull Handles
Tail Pull Handles STC
Strobes
Wheelen - Strobes
Alternator Conversion
InterAv - Alternator STC
Exhaust System
Knisley - Exhaust STC
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland - Wheels Brakes STC
Avionics Master Switch
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2026
- Interior Notes
- 2026 Refurbished Interior
- Exterior Notes
- Polished Aluminum Blue Stripes and Accents
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-520-U/TS
- Engine Power
- 280 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 3-blade
Asking Price
$295,000
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2026: $295,000(-$19,900) - controller
Jan 22, 2026: $314,900 - trade-a-plane
Jan 20, 2026: $314,900 - controller
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Asking Price
$295,000
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2026: $295,000(-$19,900) - controller
Jan 22, 2026: $314,900 - trade-a-plane
Jan 20, 2026: $314,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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$295,000