# Cessna 180B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072606
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 180B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engines: 1
- Seats: 4
- Data sheet: TCDS 5A6
- Registered aircraft: 94
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b

## ADs that may apply

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2020-21-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-22): Fuselage; Stabilizers · Textron 180, 180A, 180B and 21 more. Effective Dec 7, 2020
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2008-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-10): Alternate static air source selector valve · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 179 more. Effective Jan 5, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 98-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-02): Airglas Engineering Company Ski Installation · Fabrication of attaching and rigging parts (Airglas STC SA213AL). Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-16-04): Inspect Angle Stiffener Along Lower Spar Cap · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 37 more. Effective Sep 21, 1998
- [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 90-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-21-08): Fuel Tank (Bladder) · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 1990
- [AD 84-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-01-R1): Bladder Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 103 more. Effective Jul 5, 1988
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 83-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-17-06): Aileron Balance Weights · Flap actuated aileron droop system (Sierra Industries STC SA1382WE or 5 others). Effective Sep 1, 1983
- [AD 81-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-04): Hose Assembly · Rajay Hose Assemblies, 500A, 500B and 87 more. Effective Sep 17, 1981
- [AD 79-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-07): Alternator Ground · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 95 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 77-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-05): Carburetor Air Intake · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 39 more. Effective Mar 1, 1977
- [AD 75-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-01): Wing Fuel Tanks · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 68 more. Effective Jul 30, 1975
- [AD 73-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-07): Defective Spar Attachment Fittings · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 68 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973
- [AD 73-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-01): Fuel Transfer Pump Placard · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 53 more. Effective Aug 16, 1973
- [AD 68-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-04): Stall Warning System · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 63 more. Effective Sep 7, 1968
- [AD 62-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-17-04): Float Installations · Edo Model 249A2870 seaplane floats (Kenmore Air EDO Floats STC SA1-622). Effective Aug 14, 1962

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 87-20-03 R2, AD 86-26-04, AD 80-10-01

## NTSB investigations (107, newest 10)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA093), Sep 14, 2024: Cessna 180B (N5275E), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC20CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA088), Aug 22, 2020: Cessna 180 (N9128T), Kotzebue, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA097), Dec 15, 2018: Cessna 180 (N188H), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA373), Jun 20, 2018: Cessna 180 (N9130T), Kent, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest nose down.
- [NTSB GAA17CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA134), Jan 30, 2017: Cessna 180 (N5222E), Tyonek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA068), Aug 30, 2015: Cessna 180B (N59180), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA125), Jun 6, 2015: Cessna 180B (N5067E), Waterloo, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA016), Oct 11, 2014: Cessna 180B (N180CT), Coloma, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.
- [NTSB ERA14LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA446), Sep 19, 2014: Cessna 180B (N180GK), Piscataquis County, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA414), Sep 16, 2013: Cessna 180 - B (N5112E), Redmond, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

All 107: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b/ntsb

## FAA accident and incident reports (91, newest 10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240913016229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240913016229A), Sep 13, 2024: Cessna 180B (N5275E), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was returning to palh after a flight to a lake northwest of palh. Was returning to palh along the powerlines following the normal west rout arrival. This…
- [Incident 20230808012719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808012719I), Aug 8, 2023: Cessna 180B (N67DV), Marble, CO, Minor damage. After landing and while taxiing to park at Marble Airstrip, an unimproved field in Marble, CO., Cessna 180B experienced a loss of directional control due to a…
- [Accident 20200821014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200821014559A), Aug 21, 2020: Cessna 180B (N9128T), AK, Substantial damage. Pilot states: picking up one passenger and light gear on a tundra shelf. He measured the takeoff distance to be at least 1500 ft. before takeoff, wind was…
- [Accident 20181215022251A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181215022251A), Dec 15, 2018: Cessna 180B (N188H), Moriarity, NM, Minor damage. On December 15, 2018 at 10:00 MST, a Cessna 180, N188H registered to [privacy data omitted], collided with a parked glider, on landing rollout at Moriarity…
- [Accident 20180620008299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620008299A), Jun 20, 2018: Cessna 180B (N9130T), Kent, WA, Substantial damage. CFI providing certifcated student instruction on conventional landing gear equiped aircraft. On landing rollout, student applied excessive braking, causing the…
- [Accident 20170129005389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170129005389A), Jan 29, 2017: Cessna 180B (N5222E), Chakachchakacha, AK, Substantial damage. List of events 29JAN2017 I departed lake hood strip with my daughter and father in law for kenai. My departure notification to family via text failed to…
- [Accident 20150830016309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150830016309A), Aug 30, 2015: Cessna 180B (N59180), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. On August 30 at 10:30 am pilot was landing at off airport strip south of chilatna lake. Pilot bounced the aircraft and put forward pressure on elevator to…
- [Accident 20150606008569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150606008569A), Jun 6, 2015: Cessna 180B (N5067E), Waterloo, IA, Substantial damage. During the take off roll, the pilot's seat suddenly became disengaged from the seat stop. The secondary seat stop which had been installed in November of 2014…
- [Accident 20141011021539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141011021539A), Oct 11, 2014: Cessna 180B (N180CT), Coloma, MI, Substantial damage. On October 11, 2014 at 1300 hours a Cessna CE-180 N180CT equipped with amphibian floats landed on paw paw lake, Michigan with the landing gear extended. The…
- [Accident 20140919017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140919017709A), Sep 19, 2014: Cessna 180B (N180GK), Near Clayton La, ME, Destroyed. Cessna 180, N180GK (floatplane) On 9/19/2014, at approximately 17:30, pilot [privacy data omitted] departed mud pond (Near chamberlain lake) with a friend.…

All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b/incidents

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 94, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b/aircraft
- ads: 29, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b/ads
- incidents: 91, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b/incidents

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