Cessna 1976 180J Skywagon

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The article details the specifications for the 1976 Cessna 180J Skywagon, powered by a 230 horsepower Continental O-470S engine with a 1500-hour TBO.
It is a 4-6 seater aircraft with a gross weight of 2800 lbs, a useful load of 1183 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 75 gallons.
Performance data indicates a cruise speed of up to 141 knots at 75% power and a maximum range of 730 nautical miles at 65% power.
The aircraft boasts a best rate of climb of 1090 fpm, a service ceiling of 19,600 ft, and short ground rolls for takeoff (625 ft) and landing (480 ft).

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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