1958 Cessna 175

Description

1958 Cessna 175 - 180hp Avcon Conversion ACTT 3019 - Highly modified for exceptional backcountry performance. Lycoming O-360-A1A 1090 SMOH in 1986 190hrs since tops 2023 (Milleniums, extrude hone ported, polished and all rotating mass balanced to 10th of a gram) - 134 hrs on new Hartzell Trailblazer composite propellor ($20k+ prop that absolutely transforms the performance of this aircraft). Engine Upgrades include: Surefly ignition, new wires, fine wire plugs, new Parker Teflon J Hoses, New oil cooler, New baffling, Dynamically balanced prop and engine, Lightweight Skytek Starter, Zeftronics upgraded voltage regulator system with noise suppressor, alternator conversion. Airglas nose fork, New HD shimmy damper, Cleveland wheels and brakes, Stainless steel brake lines, 22" lightweight 8.50x6 aero classic mains, 8.00x6 on the nose. New airtex custom interior, seats, side panels, carpet, Rosen visors, headliner. Seats frames were all stripped, lightened, powder coated and all new urethane rollers installed with new AN hardware. New refurbished powder coated yokes and rudder pedals. 406 ELT due 2028, Heated Pitot, Dual radios, minimalistic analog lightweight panel and front dual shoulder harnesses. Tail horizontal has abrasion boots for backcountry protection. 52 gallons of fuel in factory hard tanks, no bladders to worry about. Owl STOL Kit (Canadian version of the Horton) LED Landing Lights, LED Nav Lights, LED WAT Beacon, UAvionix Tail Beacon 978UAT ADSB. This is a purpose built backcountry machine.. Travels at 120 knots on 9.5gph. Lands and takes off like a cub. Paint is 6/10 - Interior is 9/10 - In Annual until July 2026 - Ready to fly, hangared, well cared for airplane with all the right mods. Fly's true and straight. 840lb useful load. Complete books since 1970 when it was imported to Canada (BC / Alberta) and Avcon converted. Re-imported to USA 1995. Dry inside, very corrosion free airframe.