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Cessna 180 Skywagon

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

Air Plains 300HP Engine Upgrade Continental IO-550-D
  • Fuel reservoir tank, accessories and installation hardware

  • Fuel Pump

  • McCauley three blade propeller and assembly or Hartzell Scimitar three blade propeller 

  • Polished spinner assembly 

  • Engine isolator mounts with bolts

  • Manifold pressure/fuel flow gauge 

  • Throttle mixture cable assemblies

  • Check valve 

  • All new fuel and oil lines and scat-hoses

  • Baffle mod components 

  • New prop governor

  • Placards 

  • Hardware, switches and clamp kit 

  • STC Authorization, Drawings, and Installation Instructions 

  • 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. 

Cessba 180
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

Continental IO-550 Engine

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

Electronic Ignition

Electronic Ignition

JPI EDM 930 Engine Data Monitor

Engine Monitor

Custom interior

Aircraft Interior

Graphic

Engine

Pre-Heater

Aircraft instrument panel

Avionics

Upgrades

Flint Aero Auxillary Fuel Tanks

Auxiliary

Tanks

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

  • Purchase Complete Kit

  • Engine Provided

  • Installed at our Facilities

  • One flat fee

  • Use our Know-How

  • 2 to 3 weeks Turn Time

Option 2

Install at your FBO

  • Purchase Complete Kit

  • Installed by your mechanic

  • Complete Hardware

  • Instructions and Drawings

  • Tech Support provided

Hartzell 3 Blade Propeller and Continental Engine Crate

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

FWD Spinner Bulkhead Cessna 172
Cessna 172 Long Airbox Modified per Air Plains 180HP Engine Upgrade

$1,295

$11,935

$976

$324

0550321-12 AFT Spinner Bulkhead APS 0550321-12

$372

$264

Airbox Adjustable Bracket 172
Engine Upgrades

On Water

If you seek more adventures in the water we provide a few options to prepare your aircraft for floats or anphibs. Additional power will enable you to explore other uncharted territories and launch your airplane off the water much faster. 

Cessna 180

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:

-

IO-550

Model:

Hartzell Trailblazer

PHC-L3Y1F-1N

/NG8301-5

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