1954 Cessna 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Highlights: Peter Underhill flight tested this very aircraft for Pilot Magazine in April 1995 and he noted the Cessna 180 gets off the ground quicker and lands shorter than the esteemed Piper Cub. Any C180/185 is a prized possession all around the World by people who need to lift heavy loads from 900ft runways | Interior: (2) All photos (8) Price: 149 950 EUR Posted: 3 years ago Views: 2515 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 180 Skywagon Year 1954 Seller WFAviation Contact Seller type Dealer Location Thirsk, United Kingdom Condition Pre-owned Total Time 5365 h Engine Time 760 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 4 Flight Rules VFR Day Serial Number 31137 Registration G-AXZO | Maintenance: Engine major overhaul by Deltair on 2nd February 1996 SLI by Robert Ronaldson in March 2004 330hrs STOH when it as fitted with 6 new cylinder kits in December 2010 Both magnetos have 91hrs ran since 500hr inspection on May 2019 The panel has been updated, with a cut metal panel being installed by Aerofab at Thruxton in 2019 making for a much clearer layout Airworthiness Until 04/19/2023
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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WFAviation Contact
winglist.aero
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$173,026 *
EUR 149,950
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Thirsk, United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 180
This 1954 Cessna 180 (G-AXZO) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,365 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $120,000 to $399,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $173,026.
The 180 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $66/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $155/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,365 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,700 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 9 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-AXZO) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Thirsk, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 180
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 9 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
SUPERIOR PISTON ASSY PART # SA640518 INSTALLED. WITHIN 40 HOURS OF INSTALLATION PISTON DISINTEGRATED RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND LANDING MADE IN FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT.
ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AT TOD AND STOPPED PRODUCING POWER SHORTLY AFTER. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE ON TUNDRA WITH NO DAMAGE. FUEL SUMPS AND GASCOLATOR WERE FOUND TO HAVE WHAT LOOKED LIKE "COTTON OR FILTER LIKE MATERIAL" WHICH WE BELIEVE WAS...
FRAYING FOUND ON ALL THREE AILERON CONTROL CABLES AT FUSELAGE UPPER AFT CABIN PULLIES. NOTE: AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED BY ROBERTSON R/STOL HIGH LIFT SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM STC SA1435WE 20/21/1994.
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN FLIGHT. REWIRED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON GENERATOR AND TEST RAN ENGINE.
AFTER TOUCHDOWN A WIND GUST CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO BECOME AIRBORNE AGAIN. RETURNED TO THE GROUND AT A SLIGHT ANGLE AND AS THE PILOT STRAIGHTENED THE AIRCRAFT DOWN THE RUNWAY THE LT WHEEL AXLE BROKE & TIRE ASSEMBLY ROLLED DOWN RUNWAY. VEERED RT OF ...
DURING FUNCTIONAL CHECK, FOUND CABLE ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY BROKEN. THIS CABLE PART OF CESSNA SK210-174A. PN 505530-405. INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET ( YEAH, I KNOW...THE INTERNET) MAKES IT APPEAR TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM.
PISTON IN LH BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED IN PLACE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG, PILOT ABORTED TAKE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES. WE BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY WORN BRAKE PADS. NO EMERGENCY MEASURES TAKEN. NO SBS, ADS, ICAS OR STCS APPLY. BRAKE PADS WERE WITHIN TOLERANC...
(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, LEFT FUSELAGE TUNNEL BULKHEAD FOUND CHAFED BY LEFT RUDDER RETURN SPRING ARM DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. NO INDICATION OF PREVIOUS DAMAGE OR INCORRECT REPAIR WHICH WOULD CAUSE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. SPRING FOUND INSTALL...
THROTTLE DISCONNECTED IN FLIGHT. THROTTLE FAILED TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION, PILOT USED MIXTURE TO CONTROL ENGINE POWER OUTPUT AND MADE SUCCESSFUL LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANIC FOUND THAT AN AN4-35A UNDRILLED BOLT WAS INSTALLED IN THE THR...
STAB HINGE BOXES DAMAGED. REPLACED BOTH STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOXES.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.