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

This 1979 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180, registration N132P, offers a well-upgraded package with low time on a fresh engine. The airframe has accumulated 5,374 total hours, while the Lycoming O-360-A4K (180 HP) was overhauled by Central Cylinder Services Inc. just 67 hours SMOH, utilizing new cylinders and a new crankshaft. The aircraft is hangared at Salinas, California (KSNS), and underwent its annual inspection in September 2025, with transponder and pitot-static checks completed in February 2025. Complete logbooks and 337s are available upon request.

The cockpit received extensive upgrades in 2025, centered around a Garmin avionics...

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: 802 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 5,374 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 67 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,900 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Logbooks - all logbooks, 337s available on request

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 integrated w/GTX-345 and GNS

Comms

Garmin GNC 215 - GNC NAV/COMM

ADSB

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

ADS-B In

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

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

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

EMS

CGR-30P - Engine Monitor Premium Package

Additional Equipment

Engine Monitor

CGR-30P - Engine Monitor Premium Package

USB Power Port

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

Starter Ignition Panel

Electroair EA-13000 - Starter Ignition Switch Panel

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Wheel Covers

LoPresti Wheel Covers

Lighting

LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Navigation

Garmin Aera 760 - GPS interfaced w/GTX-345 and GNS 430W

Flight Data Interface

Garmin Flight Stream 210

USB Port

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

LED Lights

LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Exhaust System

Electroair EA-13000 - Ignition Switch Panel

Ignition System

Electroair EA-13000 - Starter Ignition Switch Panel

USB Ports

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

Batteries

Concorde RG-25XC - Batteries

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, but there are some areas of small paint chipping, mostly around the leading edges of the wings. 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 reference to help with lining up with the centerline. The tape can be removed.