1965 Piper Cherokee 180 for sale

1965 Piper Cherokee 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$125,000above typical asking range
Location Murrieta, CA
Total Time 2,455 hrs
Engine SMOH 605 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-2542
Reg # N8353W
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GNX 375 (ADSB in and out) JPI 830 Aspen evolution PFD (vacuum system removed) Trio 2 axis auto pilot (coupled approaches

alt pre select) SL30 com/nav 1 KN155 com/nav 2 Digital tach Upgraded Plane power alternator and voltage regulator window sun shades

Description

N8353W 1965 Piper Cherokee 180C - Total time 2455 Engine time 605 SMOH 2020 (flown 575 hrs in past 24 months) Compressions 74, 74, 72, 75 Prop since new 366 hrs Both mags 500 hr done during Feb 2026 annual Clean interior Garmin GNX 375 (ADSB in and out) JPI 830 Aspen evolution PFD (vacuum system removed) Trio 2 axis auto pilot (coupled approaches, alt pre select) SL30 com/nav 1 KN155 com/nav 2 Digital tach Upgraded Plane power alternator and voltage regulator LED nav lights and landing light Toe brakes and hand brake New mains tires Silicon rocker cover gaskets Oil changed every 40 hrs Complete logs Times will change slightly as plane is still being flown Transponder/pitot static due Feb 2027 ELT due Aug 2027 Annual due March 2027 Paint 6.5/10 Interior 8/10

Engine

0-360-a3a 605 hrs SMOH (2020) prop 76EM8S5-0-60 366hrs SNEW

Interior

Clean interior 8/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Listing Source
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$125,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 180

This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180 (N8353W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,455 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 $125,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,455 hours
Budget $142 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 180 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
630 nm (1,167 km)
Ceiling
14,150 ft (4,313 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
1,055 lbs (479 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH (36 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 180

Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH
~$62/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 180. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8353W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Murrieta, CA

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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 N8353W against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $65,684–$93,750.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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