Cessna 180F Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
1 used Cessna 180F aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · from $125K · updated 15 hours ago
About the Cessna 180F
The Cessna 180F is a member of the 180 Skywagon family — a high-wing, conventional-gear (taildragger) four-to-six-seat single from the 1960s, prized for short-field performance, rugged construction and backcountry and float capability. As the tailwheel sibling of the tricycle-gear 182, the 180F holds its value strongly. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 180F and Skywagon listings currently on the market.
Cessna 180F Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 180F is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 700 nm (1,296 km), and a useful load of 1,400 lbs (635 kg).
1 Cessna 180F For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 180F for sale, ranging from $125,000 to $125,000, with a median asking price of $125,000.
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Cessna 180F Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 180F cost? Used 180F prices: from $125K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 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 180F
Every Cessna 180F faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-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 180F Inventory by Country
| United States | 40 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Czechia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
Cessna 180F by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 26 |
| Under $300k | 44 |
| Under $500k | 47 |
Cessna 180F by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
Cessna 180F Safety Record
Across all 180F variants, 15 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1985–2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2025 | Duncan, OK | Incident | — |
| Apr 15, 2012 | McCall, ID | Incident | The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 15, 2009 | King Salmon, AK | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to … |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Townsend, MT | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Mar 25, 2006 | Greenville, ME | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/… |
NTSB records 1985–2025. Includes all Cessna 180F variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.