1956 Cessna 180A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Highlights: Low engine time since overhaul 1 12-gallon auxiliary tank in luggage area Cleveland Brakes Auction Dates: September 17, 2025 - September 24, 2025 | Interior: (6) All photos (20) Price: 159 000 USD Posted: 8 months ago Views: 509 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 180A Skywagon Year 1956 Seller AirSpaceAuctions Contact Seller type Broker Location Comanche, TX, United States Condition Pre-owned Total Time 5097 h Engine Time 131 h Undercarriage Taildragger Seats 4 Flight Rules VFR Day Serial Number 18032939 Registration N24BP | Maintenance: Airworthiness Until 07/31/2026
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AirSpaceAuctions Contact
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$159,000
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Comanche | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 180A
This 1956 Cessna 180A (N24BP) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,097 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 180A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $159,000 to $249,999. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $159,000.
The 180A 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 5,097 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 180A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N24BP.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Comanche
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 180A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
WHILE ON A FLIGHT, ACFT AT CRUISE, 4500 VMC, PILOT FELT A SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND A VIBRATION. PILOT LANDED AND PERFORMED AN INSPECTION WITH A MECHANIC. ONCE IN THE ENGINE, THEY FOUND A BROKEN ROCKER ARM. REPLACED SAME AND RETURNED THE ACFT TO SERVIC...
(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HIGH METAL CONTENT FOUND IN ENGINE OIL SCREEN. CONTINUED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND CYLINDER NR 4 NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN HIGHER THAN 10 PSI ON A COMPRESSION TEST. PRIMARY LOSS OF COMPRESSION OBSERVED FROM CRANKCASE...
(CAN) FUEL POURING OUT OF CARBURETOR THROAT, ACCELLERATOR PUMP NOZZLE, WHEN ENGINE OFF AND CARBURETOR AT IDLE CUTOFF. CARBURETOR DISSASSEMBLED AND FOUND ACCELLERATOR PUMP PLUNGER CUP SPLIT.
WHILE STILL ON WATER, DURING TAKEOFF, LT DOOR WINDOW LATCH OPENED. WINDOW POPPED OPEN AT TOP FRONT THEN OPENED COMPLETELY. FRONT HINGE BROKE. REAR WINDOW HINGE STAYED INTACT. REAR HINGE AND RETAINER ARM HELD WINDOW SO THAT IT DID NOT DETACH FROM ...
(CAN) POOR DIFF ON INSPECTION, EXH VALVE ROCKER SHAFT FOUND DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF OIL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ROCKER BUSHING. VALVE DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF COOLING OIL ALSO. CAUSE OF OIL LOSS TO ROCKER UNKNOWN, MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN A B...
SNAP RING USED TO RETAIN PLATE PN 643629 AND COUNTERWEIGHT PIN 643626-101 WAS BEING INSTALLED IN COUNTERWEIGHT. UPON INSTALLING, THE LAST SNAP RING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SNAP RING DID NOT HAVE ANY RETAINING PROPERTIES. IT LACKED TEMPER TO SPRING...
A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES...
A BOLT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD MOST HOLE ON THE SEAT TRACK FOR USE AS A FORWARD STOP. THE SEAT COULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE HOLE AND THE SEAT LOCKING PIN WOULD ENGAGE, BUT NOT FULLY DUE TO THE BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE HOLE. THE MFG DESIGN DOES...
FOUND CORROSION ON STR 28 R BS 1166 AFT PIT. CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT DAMAGED STRINGER SECTION 9". FABBED FILLER FROM BAC 1498-145 9" PO 422371 AND SPLICE FROM BAC 1498-131; 12" PO 5070593 IAW B727 SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1. TREATED AND PRIMED REP...
(CAN) REPAIRED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKET PN 07321014 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED. INDEPENDENT CONTROL CHECK CARRIED OUT.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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