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1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Byron, CA, USA

This 1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registration N5101M, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 5,541 hours. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4K engine with 652 hours since major overhaul by Victor Aviation, and the propeller also has 652 hours since new. A significant number of recent maintenance items contribute to its current condition, including new magnetos, harnesses, spark plugs, all engine hoses, scat ducting, and baffle seals. The brake system features overhauled master cylinders and new hoses, and the aircraft is equipped with a new tachometer, throttle cable, carb heat valve, and new EI...

Year
1978
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Sundowner
Model
C23 Sundowner 180
Tail #
N5101M
Serial #
M-2033

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,541 hrs
Engine 1 Time
652 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
652 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Just Completed

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

Comms

King KX170B - Dual Nav/Comms, ADF

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Tail Beacon - ADSB Out

Additional Equipment

Hobbs Meter

New Hobbs Meter

OAT Gauge

Electric Trim

Avionics Master

ELT System

Remote ELT Arming Panel

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Engine Monitoring

EI Oil Pressure/Temp Gauge - New EI New EI EGT

Brake System

Overhauled Brake Master Cylinders and New Hoses at Master Cylinder and Calipers

Tachometer

New Tachometer

Throttle Cable

New Throttle Cable

Carb Heat Valve

New Carb Heat Valve

Engine Hoses

All New Engine Hoses

Scat Ducting

All New Scat Ducting

Baffle Seals

New Baffle Seals

Magneto System

New Magnetos, Harnesses and Spark Plugs

Landing Lights

Dual Landing Lights

Rotating Beacon

Baggage Door

Tow Bar

Hub Caps

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1978
Paint Year
1978
Interior Notes
Original Interior in Very Good Condition. No Tears Rips or Worn Spots. Brown Tweed and Vinyl. Carpet is Faded but Serviceable.
Exterior Notes
Original Exterior Paint in Excellent Condition. White with Burgundy Red Stripes.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$88,000

Aircraft Location

Byron, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 19, 2025: $88,000 - trade-a-plane

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