1959 Cessna 180BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1959 Cessna 180B (N2635B) presents as a well-equipped bush aircraft with notable performance upgrades. The airframe shows 3,885 total hours with a 408-hour SMOH Continental IO-470F engine producing 260 hp, precision balanced to 2 grams with volume balancing and GAMI injectors for smooth operation. Performance metrics indicate efficient cruise at 10 gph burning 130 knots at 9,000-10,000 ft. The aircraft features a Sportsman's STOL kit, factory float provisions (never saltwater operated), and an 88-gallon Monarch fuel system with main and auxiliary tanks.

Avionics include IFR capability with a Garmin 430 WAAS GPS, dual localizer/glideslope receivers, and a 4-place intercom system. The propeller shows 27 hours since new, complementing the meticulously balanced engine package. This Alaska-based 180B appears optimized for backcountry operations with its STOL enhancements and extended fuel capacity while maintaining IFR certification.