1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • West Palm Beach, FL, USA
This 1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registration N18LY (serial M2020), is offered at $68,000 as a strong entry-level option, with the seller explicitly noting the asking price reflects that the engine is just above TBO. The airframe shows 5,600 total hours; per Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009BF, the seller characterizes the aircraft as a frequent flyer maintained to Lycoming standards, potentially allowing operations up to 400 hours over TBO. Engine time is 2,100 SMOH, with a top overhaul completed 4/23/2024 and 430 hours since that top overhaul. The propeller, a Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60, is 585 SMOH. The Lycoming O-360-A4K (serial...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 851 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,600 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 2,100 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 585 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- All logbooks are present since new.
- Inspection Status
- Annual due 02/2027. Pitot static 02/2027.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS capable
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155 - TSO Nav/Com
Audio
KMA 20 - TSO audio panel
ADSB
Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX transponder (ADS-B OUT)
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual with HSI function
MFD
Garmin G5 MFD - Dual with HSI function
EMS
JPI EGT 701 - JPI EGT engine monitor
Additional Equipment
Comm Accessibility
4 place wall mounted Comm accessibility
Charging Port
Cigarette lighter with charging function
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Interior Year
- 2025
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Year
- 2022
- Interior Notes
- 7/10 grade on interior. This is a plane that does not sit so wear is natural. As a buyer you want a plane that does not sit for months and years. Seats and carpet were redone in 2025.
- Exterior Notes
- 8/10 on paint comparatively. Airplane was stripped and painted 11/2022. Custom covers to protect against the elements.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4K
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60
Asking Price
$68,000
Aircraft Location
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 28, 2026: $68,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$68,000
Aircraft Location
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 28, 2026: $68,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$68,000