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1956 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Caldwell, ID, USA

This 1956 Cessna 180, registration N4961A, presents with 7,200 hours total time on the airframe and features a comprehensive, recent investment exceeding $120,000. The aircraft has 570 hours since a major overhaul was performed in 2002 by Alaskan Aircraft Engines, with a Dominion propeller showing 570 hours since its overhaul the same year. Notably, six new Millennium cylinders were installed just 3 flight hours ago in 2025. Significant airframe work completed within the last 24 months includes new tail cone reinforcements for FAA AD 2020-21-22, a horizontal stabilizer repair, and a complete rebuild of the rudder and both flaps with new...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
180 Skywagon
Model
180
Tail #
N4961A
Serial #
32358

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,200 hrs
Engine 1 Time
570 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
570 hrs (SPOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650XI - New GTN Nav/Com/GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR-225 - New Com

Audio

Garmin GMA-350C - New Audio Panel/Intercom

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - New Transponder with ADS-B OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - New Transponder with ADS-B OUT

PFD

Garmin GI-275 - New x3

Additional Equipment

Float Kit

Factory Float Kit

Belly Pod

Alaska Skycraft Belly Pod

Wheels and Brakes

New 6 Bolt Wheels and Brakes

Seats

Articulating Pilot's Seat, Stow-able Light Weight Rear Seats

Visors

Rosin Visors

Handles

Tail Pull Handles, Airframe Steps and Handles for Refueling

Landing Lights

LED Landing Lights

Navigation Lights

LED Nav/Strobes

Alternator

Plane Power Alternator

Battery

Firewall Battery

Exhaust System

New Muffler

Trim System

New McFarland Trim Wheel, Trim Jack Screws Rebuilt

Engine Mount

Engine Mount Repair

Fuel System

Fuel Valve Rebuild

Ignition System

500hr Mag Inspections, New Spark Plugs

Cylinders

6 New Cylinders (Millennium)

Yokes

New Leather Wrapped Yokes

Instrument Panel

New Laser Etched Instrument Panel

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7.5/10
Interior Year
2022
Paint Rating
2.5/10
Paint Year
2002
Interior Notes
Interior is in great condition
Exterior Notes
Paint is poor condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-540
Propeller Model
Dominion Prop

Asking Price

$176,000

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 13, 2026: $176,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 13, 2026

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$176,000