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

This 1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registered as N132P, presents a compelling opportunity with a freshly overhauled engine and a comprehensive, integrated avionics suite. The airframe has 5,374 total hours, while the 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A4K engine has only 67 hours since its major overhaul, which was performed by Central Cylinder Services Inc. with new cylinders and a new crankshaft. The aircraft's history includes two documented FAA-classified incidents from 1980: a landing in a cornfield and a later nose gear collapse from a porpoised landing. It has been consistently maintained, with an annual inspection completed in September...

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

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Comms

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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

Ventilation System

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

Lighting

LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Data Interface

Garmin Flight Stream 210 - 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.