1954 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA
This 1954 Cessna 180, registration N2493C, is a classic taildragger with 3,366 hours total time on the airframe, extensively upgraded for both cross-country cruising and back-country utility. Its primary enhancement is the Texas Skyways Continental O-520-U/TS engine, serial number 5U343, which delivers 280 horsepower and has 78 hours since major overhaul against a 2,500-hour TBO. This powerplant, coupled with a Knisley exhaust STC and a Hartzell three-blade propeller, is designed for strong climb performance, improved high-density-altitude operation, and confident short-field capability.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Utility, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 771 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,366 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 78 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNX 375 - WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm, WAAS IFR GPS/Nav/Comm
Comms
Garmin GTR 205 - Comm
Autopilot
S-Tec 50 - Autopilot, GPSS
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual HSI and ADI
MFD
Garmin G5 MFD - Dual HSI and ADI
EMS/EIS
EDM 930 - Engine Monitor
ADS-B Out
uAvionix SkyBeacon - ADS-B
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Knisley Exhaust - STC
Fuel System
CIES Fuel Senders
Air Filter
Brackett Air Filter
Oil Separator
Air Wolf Air/Oil Separator
CO Detector
Guardian CO Detector
Battery
Concord Battery
Safety Harness
BAS Shoulder Harness System
Strobe Lights
Wheelen Strobes - STC
Alternator
InterAv Alternator - STC
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes - STC
Tail Pull Handles
Tail Pull Handles - STC
Interior & Exterior
- 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 Three-Blade HC-C3YRF_1RF/F8068
Asking Price
$314,900
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 20, 2026: $314,900 - controller
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Asking Price
$314,900
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jan 20, 2026: $314,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$314,900