1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Birmingham, AL, USA
This 1978 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registration N5159M, presents with a fresh annual inspection and a total airframe time of 5,663 hours. The Lycoming O-360 engine has 1,492 hours since its last major overhaul, with all cylinder compressions reported in the 70s. The aircraft is noted for its economical operation, burning less than 10 gallons per hour, and features a spacious four-seat cabin with the convenience of two doors.
The Sundowner is IFR certified and equipped for capable cross-country flight. The panel features a King KLN89B IFR GPS, dual MX170C NAV/COM units, a KMA-20 audio panel, and a Bendix King KT76C transponder. It is...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,663 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,492 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh annual with all compressions in 70s
Avionics
GPS
King KLN89B - IFR GPS
Comms
MX1870C - Two NAV/COMs
Audio
KMA-20 - Audio Panel
Weather
Garmin 696 - XM weather/audio
ADS-B Out
UAvionix SkyBeacon - ADS-B Out
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 7/10
- Exterior Notes
- Super clean 1978 Beechcraft Sundowner
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360
Asking Price
$70,000
Aircraft Location
Birmingham, AL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 27, 2025: $70,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $72,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$70,000
Aircraft Location
Birmingham, AL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 27, 2025: $70,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $72,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$70,000