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Cessna

Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K

C180
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1953–1981
Range
890 NM · 1,648 km
MTOW
1,270 kg
Cruise
142 kt · 263 km/h
Seats
6
6 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the 180K Skywagon variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K is a single-engine piston produced between 1953 and 1981. It has a range of 890 nm, a cruise speed of 142 kt (263 km/h), 6 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1952
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
6,193

Tailwheel utility aircraft derived from the 170, produced between 1953 and 1981 and named Skywagon. In Brazil it serves as a farm aircraft and for access to short dirt runways, with good load capacity for its size and a reputation for sturdiness. The spec sheet represents the 180K, the last production variant, with a 230 hp Continental O-470 engine: the early versions had 4 seats and the 180K reaches 6.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
230 hp (172 kW)
Engine
Continental O-470-U

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2014/february/pilot/cessna-180-skywagon
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
7.85 m
Wingspan
10.92 m
Height
2.36 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
771 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
1,270 kg
Fuel capacity
246 L
Fuel capacity
440 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
4 typical seats (pilot included) · 6 max
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History

First flight - 1952

1952

End of production - 1981

1981

Brazil Fleet

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

4 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PT-BKKPT-CDMPT-WKKPT-WPK

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K?

The maximum range is 890 nm (890 NM · 1,648 km).

How fast is the Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K?

Cruise speed is 142 kt, equivalent to 263 km/h.

How many passengers does the Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K seat?

The Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K has 6 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 5 passengers.

How many Cessna 180 Skywagon 180K are there in Brazil?

There are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.