# 1953 CESSNA 180

**Price:** USD 195,000
**Location:** Fort Bragg, CA, United States
**Total Time:** 5885.3 hours

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## Description

1953 Cessna 180 for sale with make offer noted. The aircraft is described as the first Cessna 180 sold and the oldest survivor. It was featured in EAA's Vintage Airplane in April 2004. The aircraft has been owned for 36 years. Total airframe time is 5885.3 hours, with 1571.6 hours since major overhaul and 18.2 hours since top overhaul with new Millenium power assemblies. It has an O-470-U-13 engine, annual inspection through July 2025, and an empty weight of 1556 lb. Equipment includes one mag and SureFly advancing electronic ignition, fine wire plugs, Knisley dual exhaust system, Beech mufflers, Snider Speed Kit, McCauley prop, original panel and overlay, dual VORs, King KX155 with glideslope, KX175, Garmin 496, ADS-B in and out on a Sky-Beacon wing tip, front anti-sub belts, and a 4-place intercom with shoulder harnesses. Logs date back to December 1952, and spares are included.

## Specifications

### Engine

- **range**: 800
- **Engine**: Continental O-470-U-13
- **thrust_hp**: 230
- **engine_time**: 1571.6
- **cruise_speed**: 120
- **Engine count**: 1
- **fuel_consumption**: 12

### Interior

- **seats**: 4

### Avionics

- **gps**: Garmin 496

## Gallery

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## Seller Information

**Contact:** Red Hamilton

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