1959 Cessna 180B
$AUD360,000
A beautifully restored and extensively upgraded Cessna 180B Skywagon, VH-TPG combines the rugged versatility of this iconic taildragger with modern avionics, thoughtful modifications and a low-time Continental O-470-K engine.
Powered by a 230 hp Continental O-470-K, overhauled by Bilyara Blue Seal Engines, this aircraft features a long McCauley constant-speed propeller, P-Ponk reinforced landing gear boxes, vortex generators, Hoerner wingtips and Tanalian Aviation heavy-duty replaceable tailplane leading edges.
The cockpit has been extensively modernised with a Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, dual Garmin VHF radios and TruTrak Vizion two-axis autopilot with altitude hold, GPS coupling and dedicated level mode.
Inside, custom carbon-fibre features include an extended baggage compartment, overhead console with rear passenger ventilation and lighting, and additional wing-root storage. Inertia-reel front seatbelts, tinted sun visors and LED lighting add comfort and practicality.
With long-range fuel tanks and an indicative cruise speed of 125–135 KTAS, VH-TPG offers an appealing combination of touring performance, utility and classic Cessna Skywagon character.
Features & Equipment
- Long-range fuel tanks
- Upgraded alternator, lightweight battery and spin-on oil filter conversion
- P-Ponk reinforced landing gear boxes
- Tanalian Aviation heavy-duty replaceable tailplane leading edges
- Windscreen V-brace, Hoerner wingtips and vortex generators
- Tail-pull handles and conventional 8.00-series tyres
- Carbon-fibre extended baggage compartment, overhead console and wing-root storage
- Rear passenger ventilation and lighting
- LED interior and exterior lighting
- Front inertia-reel seatbelts and dual articulating tinted sun visors
Performance
- Stall speed (full flap): approximately 45 KIAS (vortex-generator-equipped aircraft)
- Cruise speed: approximately 125–135 KTAS
- Fuel burn: approximately 48–55 L/hr
- Fuel capacity: 290 L
Indicative performance figures, subject to aircraft configuration, operating conditions and verification.
Key Points
- Recently restored Cessna 180B Skywagon
- Low-time Continental O-470-K engine
- Extensive avionics and aircraft upgrades
Year of Manufacturer
1959
Total Time Airframe
8841.7 hours
Engine Specifications
- Engine: Continental O-470-K
- Power: 230 hp
- Time Since Overhaul: 267.8 hours by Bilyara Blue Seal Engines
Propeller Specifications
- Manufacturer: McCauley
- Type: Two-blade constant-speed propeller
- Model: 2A34C66NP
- Time Since Overhaul: 1,163.4 hours
Avionics
- Conventional six-pack flight instruments
- Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator with ADS-B In/Out transponder
- Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with intercom
- Dual Garmin VHF COM radios
- GME TX3500 UHF radio
- VOR/ILS CDI with glideslope indicator
- TruTrak Vizion Two-Axis Autopilot
- Altitude hold
- GPS coupling
- Dedicated level mode button
- Electric turn coordinator
- Digital clock with dual USB-A charging outlets
- Single-cylinder CHT/EGT gauge
- FuelScan 450 fuel flow computer
