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1977 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Greensboro, NC, USA

This 1977 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registration N23986, presents a well-maintained option for time-building and training with a total time of 2,950 hours on the airframe. The Lycoming O-360-A4K 180-horsepower engine has 936 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), and its most recent compression check in October 2025 showed readings of 75/77/78/75. The aircraft is VFR-only and seats four, with the last annual inspection completed in October 2025.

Recent avionics upgrades include a Garmin GNS 355 touchscreen GPS/Comm, a Garmin GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Comm, and a Garmin GMA 345 audio panel, paired with dual Garmin G5s, an STEC 55X two-axis autopilot,...

Year
1977
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Sundowner
Model
C23 Sundowner 180
Tail #
N23986
Serial #
M-1910

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,950 hrs
Engine 1 Time
936 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection 10/2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS GPS/Nav/Comm

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual

AP

STEC 55X - STEC 2-axis Autopilot

EMS

EDM 700 - EDM Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Cover

Custom cover from Bruce

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
5/10
Paint Rating
5/10
Interior Notes
Torn fabric on seating. Sheep skin seat covers.
Exterior Notes
Paint shows signs of wear.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4K
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$95,000

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $95,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

May 13, 2026: $105,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$95,000