Cessna 1976 180J Skywagon

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Key Takeaways:

The Cessna 1976 180J Skywagon is a fixed-gear, conventional aircraft equipped with a 230 HP Continental O-470S engine, offering seating for 4-6 passengers.
It provides substantial utility with an 1183 lbs useful load and 350 lbs baggage capacity, supported by a 75-gallon fuel tank.
Performance highlights include a cruise speed of up to 141 knots, a maximum range of 730 nautical miles, a 1090 fpm best rate of climb, and impressive short-field capabilities (625 ft takeoff, 480 ft landing ground roll).

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Cessna 1976 180J Skywagon

Engine make/model:

Cont. O-470S

Horsepower:

230

TBO hrs.:

1500

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Fixed/Conv.

Gross weight (lbs.):

2800

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1617

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1183

Fuel (gals.):

75

Wingspan:

36 ft.

Overall length:

25 ft. 9 in.

Height:

7 ft. 9 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

174

Seating capacity:

4-6

Cabin width (in.):

41

Cabin height (in.):

47

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

350

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

141

65% power:

138

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

670

65% power:

730

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

13.9

65% power:

12.2

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

4 hrs.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

48

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1090

Service ceiling (ft.):

19,600

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

625

Landing ground roll (ft.):

480