Cessna 180
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 3,471
- Active
- 3,449
- Origin
- United States
14 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 180 | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180A 180A | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180B 180B | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180C 180C | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180D 180D | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180E 180E | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180F 180F | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180G 180G | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180H 180H | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180J 180J | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
| 180K 180K | — | 1,200 kg | 890 nm | 141 kt | 5 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 5A6 · Rev 67 · issued 2011-01-05
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,157 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 3 passengers
- Fuel
- 208 L
Continental O-470-A, O-470-J or O-470-K
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-8 except Paragraphs 3.265 and 3.668 of 3-7.
Where to look next
Cessna 180 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 180 fleet — updated daily.
67 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,940 registered Cessna 180 with a known build year (85% of the 3,471 we track), the median age is 67 years.
137changed registration in 12 months
137 of the 3,471 registered Cessna 180 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 137 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 203
- Tracked flights
- 738
- Tracked flight hours
- 1,596
- Share of fleet flying
- 6%
203 Cessna 180 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (6% of the registered fleet), across 738 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 180 manuals & documents
42 documents for the Cessna 180 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Weight And Balance · Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram · Avionics Manual · Normal Procedures · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual is specifically designed for the Cessna 180J and 180K series floatplanes equipped with Aerocet 3400 amphibious seaplane floats. It provides essential information regarding limitations, procedures, and performance that are not included in the basic FAA-approved airplane markings and placards or the standard Airplane Flight Manual. This manual is crucial for pilots operating these modified aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safe operational practices. It covers various aspects of flight operations, including emergency procedures, normal procedures, performance specifications, and weight and balance considerations. The manual emphasizes the importance of following specific guidelines when operating the aircraft in its floatplane configuration, particularly regarding weight distribution and emergency protocols.
- Stall speed (flaps up): 56 KCAS (64 MPH CAS)
- Stall speed (flaps down): 48 KCAS (55 MPH CAS)
- Maximum ramp weight: 2975 lbs
- Maximum takeoff and landing weight: 2950 lbs
- Emergency landing airspeed: 73 KIAS (flaps up), 68 KIAS (flaps down)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
- ReadCESSNA, 180, 182, Skylane, 185, Skywagon, Exhaust System.20101 pages · 195 KB · via www.acornwelding.com
- ReadCessna 180 Early Model Parts Catalog20101 pages · 163 KB · via www.acornwelding.com
- ReadInstructions for Continues Airworthiness - McFarlane Aviation11 pages · 646 KB · via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
- ReadCessna 180 Service Bulletins20133 pages · 34 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadALERT SERVICE BULLETIN - Hartzell Propeller200816 pages · 132 KB · via hartzellprop.com
- ReadAD/CESSNA 180/89 - Crew Seat Back Cylinder Lock Modification20072 pages · 23 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAAIB Bulletin No: 2/200420041 pages · 70 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 180/84 KAP 140 Autopilot System20042 pages · 25 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSEB95-3 R1 - McFarlane Aviation200142 pages · 1.4 MB · via www.mcfarlaneaviation.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN - Wing X Stol19966 pages · 35 KB · via www.wingxstol.com
- ReadAD/CESSNA 180/67 Aileron Balance Weight 1/84 - CASA19841 pages · 10 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Other Documents
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 99/11 — Cessna 180 Series201913 pages · 51 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAviation Occurrence Report Collision with Terrain Cessna 180K C-GIGK199714 pages · 408 KB · via www.tsb.gc.ca
- ReadInstructions for Continued Airworthiness7 pages · 358 KB · via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Weight And Balance
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule - Cessna 180 Series - CAA202014 pages · 239 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAD 2020-21-22 - McFarlane Aviation202010 pages · 152 KB · via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
- ReadAirworthiness Directive - AD/CESSNA 180/15 Amdt 4 - Rear Spar20045 pages · 87 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAD/CESSNA 180/79 - Wing Lower Spar Cap Angle Stiffener - CASA19981 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAD/CESSNA 180/70 Amdt 1 - Fuel Filler Caps and Adaptors - CASA19881 pages · 12 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19781 pages · 10 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Wiring Diagram
Avionics Manual
Normal Procedures
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Cessna 180?
The Cessna 180 has a maximum range of 890 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 180 carry?
The Cessna 180 seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 180?
The Cessna 180's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 180?
The Cessna 180's ICAO type designator is C180.
How many Cessna 180 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 3,471 registered Cessna 180 airframes worldwide.
Registered 180 aircraft
Individual 180 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N591NC· 1981
- N20252· 1981
- N8180· 1981
- N19694· 1981
- C-GRUM· 1981
- N180HK· 1981
- N41BX· 1981
- N181RP· 1981
- C-GGVT· 1981
- N6TK· 1981
- N180AH· 1981
- N20605· 1981
- VH-MQQ· 1981
- N20550· 1981
- N20463· 1981
- N315AG· 1981
- N18WL· 1981
- N180FN· 1981
- N20315· 1981
- N92AT· 1981
- N19914· 1981
- N20640· 1981
- C-GNLJ· 1981
- N20514· 1981