Cessna 180?

[Bob Turner]

One of the guys this evening said the later 180s were longer. I said "I don't think so - they just re-arranged the baggage area and added some windows.

Anybody know for sure? I would ask on supercub dot org, but since the upgrade I am banished.

I am pretty sure even the 185 uses the same fuselage.

 

[Tangogawd]

Same size fuse. The H model '65 ish model year and newer share the same exact fuse, as in the third window. The first bunch of H models had the 180 smaller vertical, but mid year on it too shared the 185 larger tail.

 

[Bob Turner]

Thanks. Kind of what I thought.

 

[volvo164]

Actually, it's the same fuselage right from the start - and more or less the same fuselage as the 170 (and subsequently 172). Yes, the windows changed, but cabin width / length is the same - hence why the they've got the same door for example, and you could put the 180 baggage door on a 170. Cowling / empennage are different of course. People have difficulty believing this (especially after shelling out ridiculous $ to buy one) - the larger tail, cowling, stance makes a 180 look bigger, but it's really a 172 inside.

 

[Bob Turner]

Thanks. Another guy has throttle/mixture cable problems. Cessna apparently used cheap plastic sheaths over the cables, and they have disintegrated.

I am thinking that Decathlon cables would work - I suggested “Spruce,” and that he check with Supercub.org. I can’t help him there; they upgraded and my password no longer works.

Any suggestions for good quality cables?

 

[scoutdog]

Bob, McFarlane for Cessna (and other) cables. You're missed on Supercub.org, should rattle SJ's cage on this.

 

[Tangogawd]

I really like Mcfarlane cables. ACS cables are a less expensive option that seem well built, but I dont have long term experience with ACS