1966 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1966 Cessna 172/180 Conversion (N5960R) presents a well-equipped airframe with significant upgrades that enhance both performance and utility. The aircraft features an Air Plains 180HP conversion with a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine showing 850 hours since factory new, paired with a Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller of the same service time. The airframe has 5,520 total hours and benefits from a gross weight increase to 2,500 lbs, yielding a useful load of 986 lbs. The 2011 refurbishment included fresh paint, an upgraded instrument panel, and leather interior, while the 2015 and 2021 avionics upgrades installed a comprehensive Garmin suite with GTN650Xi GPS/Nav/Com, GTX345 transponder with ADS-B, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, and JPI EDM-700 engine monitoring.

Operational enhancements include extended-range tip tanks, Landis heavy-duty nose fork, large 8.50 x 6 main tires, and STOL-oriented modifications like Knots-2U flap gap seals. The panel is IFR-capable with recent October 2023 certification, supported by modern systems including a GMA340 audio panel, 406MHz ELT, and LED lighting throughout. Additional practical features include cabin/engine heaters, window sunshades, and full aircraft covers. Maintenance records are complete since new, with the next annual due November 2024. The aircraft's combination of powerplant conversion, increased useful load, and contemporary avionics makes it particularly suited for backcountry operations and cross-country IFR flight.