Cessna 180 Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
2 used Cessna 180 aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 4-seat · $8K – $100K · updated 13 hours ago
About the Cessna 180
The Cessna 180 Skywagon is the original taildragger utility single — produced 1953-1981 with a Continental O-470 (225 hp) and a strong reputation as one of the best backcountry, float and ski aircraft ever built. Six-seat configurations were available later, and the 180 became a fixture of bush flying in Alaska, Canada and remote operations worldwide. Cruise around 145 knots; useful load comfortable for four adults plus gear.
Cessna 180 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 180 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140–142 kt (259–263 km/h), a range of 700 nm (1,296 km), and a useful load of 1,400 lbs (635 kg).
2 Cessna 180 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Cessna 180 for sale, ranging from $8,000 to $100,000, with a median asking price of $54,000.
Cessna 180 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180F | 1971–1986 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | from $125K | A classic Skywagon taildragger — a rugged bush and float utility single that holds its value strongly. | 1 |
| 180K | 1980–1985 | 4 | 142 kts (263 km/h) | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | $179K – $375K | A late Skywagon taildragger — a classic bush and float utility single that holds its value strongly. | 4 |
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Cessna 180 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 180 cost? Used 180 prices: $8K – $100K, average $54K (median $54K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 17 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 180
Every Cessna 180 faces a mandatory 1,700-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,700-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 180 Inventory by Country
| United States | 40 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Czechia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
Cessna 180 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 26 |
| Under $300k | 44 |
| Under $500k | 47 |
Cessna 180 by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
Cessna 180 Safety Record
Across all 180 variants, 1114 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1981–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2025 | Lakeview, AR | Incident | The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of t… |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Imnaha, OR | Minor | The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resul… |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Morgan, UT | Incident | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Omaha, NE | Incident | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Reno, NV | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while transitioning from the landing roll to taxi, which resulted in… |
NTSB records 1981–2025. Includes all Cessna 180 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.