1964 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
Very nice Piper Cherokee 180 featuring the desirable AVCON Lycoming O-360 180HP, 160 w/ 180 AVCON conversion and Hartzell constant-speed propeller, delivering strong climb performance and efficient cruise. This aircraft has been owned by the same careful owner for the past 11 years, always hangared, and based at Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY).
I have a current pre-buy inspection that I will share with serious buyers. It was done by an independent mechanic who has never worked on the airplane in the past. Call for information.
The Cherokee 180 with the Lycoming O-360 and constant-speed prop is a very capable airplane and buyers like seeing the performance numbers in the ad. These are the realistic operating specs most buyers recognize for this platform.
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The Cherokee 180 with the Lycoming O-360 and constant-speed prop is a very capable airplane and buyers like seeing the performance numbers in the ad. These are the realistic operating specs most buyers recognize for this platform.
Cruise Performance
Typical Cruise: 125-130 KTAS
Economy Cruise: 120 KTAS
Max Cruise: 135 KTAS
Fuel Burn: 9-10 GPH
Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons usable
Range (no reserve): 600-650 miles
Range with 45-min reserve: 520-560 miles
Rate of Climb: 700-800 FPM
Service Ceiling: 15,000 ft
Maximum Gross Weight: 2,400 lbs
Typical Empty Weight: 1,350-1,450 lbs
Useful Load: 950-1,050 lbs
Takeoff & Landing
Takeoff Ground Roll: ~900 ft
Takeoff Over 50 ft: ~1,500 ft
Landing Ground Roll: ~700 ft
Landing Over 50 ft: ~1,300 ft
Stall Speeds
Clean: ~55 knots
Landing configuration: ~49 knots
Typical Real-World Cross-Country Example
Cruise: 125 KTAS
Fuel Burn: 9.5 GPH
500 NM trip: ~4 hours with comfortable reserve
NOTE: These are general specs to this Make/Model of airplane and may not be specific to this particular airplane. Do your own research to validate these operating specifications.
Equipped with a modern Garmin GTN-650 WAAS navigator and GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out, this Cherokee is an excellent IFR cross-country platform while remaining economical to operate.
With fresh annual inspection and current IFR certification, the aircraft is ready for its next owner.
Engine
Lycoming O-360 180HP (AVCON Conversion) 598.8 Hours SMOH (Aircraft currently flying)
Propeller
Hartzell constant-speed
Interior
Interior: 7+ /10 - Clean with no rips or tears
Exterior
Exterior Paint: 8/10
Inspection
fresh annual
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jets West
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,500
$109,500
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Burlington, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Jets West
controller.com
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$109,500
|
Burlington, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Jets West
controlleremea.co.uk
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$101,684 *
GBP £75,262
|
Burlington, NC | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1964 Piper Cherokee 180 (5783W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,987 hours on the airframe. There are currently 87 Cherokee 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $9,800 to $235,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $109,500.
The Cherokee 180 cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 630 nm (1,167 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,150 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9.5 GPH (36 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $59/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Cherokee 180 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (5783W) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check 5783W against the NTSB accident database.