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1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Salinas, CA, USA

This 1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registered as N132P, presents a well-maintained and extensively upgraded platform with a recent major engine overhaul. The airframe has a total time of 5,374 hours, while the 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A4K engine has only 67 hours since its major overhaul (SMOH) by Central Cylinder Services Inc., which included new cylinders and a new crankshaft. The aircraft's useful load is 946 lbs, and it is configured for four seats. It has a clean inspection status, with an annual inspection completed in September 2025, and recent pitot-static and transponder checks in February 2025. The aircraft has been hangared at...

Year
1979
Make
Beechcraft
Series
Sundowner
Model
C23 Sundowner 180
Tail #
N132P
Serial #
M-2194

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
946 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,374 hrs
Engine 1 Time
67 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Completed: September 2025, Transponder Check Completed: February 2025, Pitot-Static Check Completed: February 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM w/Terrain, GPS interfaced w/GTX-345 and GNS

Comms

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM w/Terrain, GNC NAV/COMM

AP

STEC 40 - STEC Autopilot w/GPS Steering (GPSS)

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder connect to your iPad or phone via Bluetooth!

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

PFD

Garmin GI-106B - Course Direction Indicator (CDI), Course Direction Indicator (CDI)

EMS

CGR-30P - Engine Monitor Premium Package

Additional Equipment

Ignition System

Electroair EA-13000 - Starter Ignition Switch Panel

Ducting

SCEET Ducting - All old CAT heating and cooling replaced with new SCEET 2024

Instrument Panel

New Upper and Lower Instrument Panel Overlays - 2025

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Wheel Covers

LoPresti Wheel Covers

Lighting

LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Data Interface

Garmin Flight Stream 210

USB Ports

Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB Port (x2) the cockpit and the rear seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
1990
Interior Notes
Interior shows some wear, but overall is in great condition. Complete instrument panel replacement in 2025.
Exterior Notes
Paint is in good condition overall, but there are some areas of small paint chipping. Glass is in excellent condition - the windshield, pilot and co-pilot windows were all replaced in 2009. Note - the two rows of tape on the top engine cowling were put on by a previous owner as a visual reference for taxiing. The tape can be removed.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$136,900

Aircraft Location

Salinas, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 6, 2026: $136,900 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Feb 6, 2026

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$136,900