1956 Cessna 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA
The 1956 Cessna 180, registration N7603A, presents with 4,969 hours total time and a Continental O470S engine showing 743 hours since major overhaul by Technical Airmotive. This aircraft features significant upgrades including Flint Aero extended fuel tanks for 80 gallons total capacity, Madras Air Super Wing Tips, and both flap and aileron gap seals for enhanced performance. The custom metal panel houses a comprehensive King and Garmin avionics suite with dual KX-155 nav/coms, dual KI-209 indicators, KR-86 ADF, KN-64 DME, and Electronics International engine monitoring systems.
Maintenance records indicate several historical repairs...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Utility, Recreational
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,969 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 743 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,047 hrs (SOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: October 1, 2026. Bi-Annual IFR Checks Due: May 27, 2027. ELT Battery Due: August 2025.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin 296 - GPS
Audio
Collins AMR-350 - Audio Panel with Light Marker Beacons
Comms
King KX-155 - Nav/Com Nav/Com (#2), ADF
EMS/EIS
Electronics International EGT - Digital EGT, Digital CHT
Additional Equipment
Extended Fuel Tanks
Flint Aero - 12 Gallon Aux Fuel Tanks (An additional 24 gallons of fuel)
Tail Pull Handles
BAS - BAS Tail Pull Handles
Wing Tips
Madras Air Super Tips - Wing
Flap Gap Seals
Flap Gap Seals Speed Enhancement
Aileron Gap Seals
Aileron Gap Seals Speed Enhancement
Engine Pre-Heater
Tanis - Engine Pre-Heater (Oil Pan Mounted)
Strobe Light
Whelen HR-14 - Strobe (Mounted on Vertical Fin)
Air Filter
Brackett - Air Filter
Alternator
60 AMP Alternator Upgrade
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Brown Tweed Fabric Seating featuring Harmonizing Side Panels. The interior appearance shows well. Map Light (Overhead and Pilot Side Pillar Post Mounted). Sun Visors (Pilot & Co-Pilot).
- Exterior Notes
- Beige Base featuring Brown and Blue Accents. The aircraft is kept in a hangar when not flown. The exterior shows well.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O470S
- Engine Power
- 230 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$139,900
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 17, 2025: $139,900(-$10,000) - controller
Jul 9, 2025: $149,900 - trade-a-plane
Jul 9, 2025: $149,900(-$5,000) - controller
+5 more price changes
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Asking Price
$139,900
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 17, 2025: $139,900(-$10,000) - controller
Jul 9, 2025: $149,900 - trade-a-plane
Jul 9, 2025: $149,900(-$5,000) - controller
+5 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$139,900