Cessna 180
300 HP
158 ktas
Cruise Speed
1650 fpm
Climb Rate
420 ft.
Take-Off Distance
24,000 ft.
Service Ceiling
1900 hrs
TBO
9%
Cruise Speed
51%
Climb Rate
-33%
Take-Off Roll
22%
Service Ceiling
26%
TBO
Performance Increase
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Fuel reservoir tank, accessories and installation hardware
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Fuel Pump
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McCauley three blade propeller and assembly or Hartzell Scimitar three blade propeller
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Polished spinner assembly
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Engine isolator mounts with bolts
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Manifold pressure/fuel flow gauge
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Throttle mixture cable assemblies
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Check valve
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All new fuel and oil lines and scat-hoses
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Baffle mod components
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New prop governor
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Placards
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Hardware, switches and clamp kit
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STC Authorization, Drawings, and Installation Instructions
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Optional: New Seaplane West engine mount
Complete Kit
We provide an all-encompassing kit during the upgrade. We like to call it a NEW firewall forward upgrade. Our goal is to provide all the hardware needed to complete the installation with ease.
Fly above the terrain and get there faster
Take advantage of true airspeed at altitude
Climb to new heights and find the tailwind
Adventures
If you are the lucky owner of a Cessna 180 you know you are special. You have it all. A capable airplane that can play well in the dirt with other taildraggers and still take you to the big airports without holding the traffic behind you. With a 300 HP fuel injected IO-550 we promise that it will be even better.
Powerplant
IO-550-D
IO-520-D
Horsepower
300 HP
300 HP
Max. RPM
2700 RPM
2850 RPM*
Compres. Ratio
8.5:1
8.5:1
Fuel Consumption
75% Power
17-18 GPH
15-16 GPH
Powerplant
Factory rebuilt, zero time Continental IO-550-D engine equipped with Bendix Mags, wiring harness, spark plugs, non-congealing oil cooler, fuel injection, high capacity oil pump with integral oil filter adapter. New logbook and factory warranty.
Why fuel injection?
Anytime an engine generates more than 260 HP we believe that fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues?
We offer several products that will enhance your aircraft and add more pleasure to your flying. During an engine upgrade we are able to install other products and accessories efficiently since we start with a clean slate.
Accessories
Installation
With Air Plains there are a few options to get 180 horsepower into your Skyhawk. We do not sell the "STC Paperwork" only because we believe that the kit parts that we offer with the engine upgrade is the "secret sauce" to a complete, safe and successful installation. We have added several more parts over the 40 years with our continual engineering. Our goal is to make the installer's job as easy as possible. Installation instructions and blueprints safeguard the procedures and standards for installation and maintenance of your new engine... no matter where you choose to have it installed. Did you know that in the state of Kansas there is no sales tax on aircraft maintenance or modification?
Option 1
Install at Air Plains
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Purchase Complete Kit
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Engine Provided
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Installed at our Facilities
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One flat fee
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Use our Know-How
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2 to 3 weeks Turn Time
Option 2
Install at your FBO
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Purchase Complete Kit
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Installed by your mechanic
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Complete Hardware
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Instructions and Drawings
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Tech Support provided
Customer Focus
Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness for your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kit. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly to save you more money and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. Visit our online store to find STC products and FAA-PMA parts.
$314
$940
OEM Vs. Air Plains
$1,295
$11,935
$976
$324
$372
$264
Propeller
All propellers have been matched to provide the best combination of airframe and powerplant thru flight test and vibration analysis. We offer several propeller STCs to make each aircraft unique.
Diameter:
80-88
Engines:
IO-520
IO-550
Model:
McCauley Blackmac
D3A34C401
/90DFA
Diameter:
80
Engine:
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IO-550
Model:
Hartzell Trailblazer
PHC-L3Y1F-1N
/NG8301-5