1965 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRLaser cut alum panel 2 AV30's ( Vac system removed) with Magnitometer connected to 430W Garmin 430WAAS Garmin CDI(106A) JPI-830 With fuel flow connected to 430W Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out New Piper Yokes with dual push to talk (pilot and copilot) Lemo plug on Pilot side Mid-Atlantic clock with usb ports 2 filtered usb ports on co pilot side KX-155 Nav/Com
Description
I bought this airplane in Oct 2025 to learn to fly in. I thought it would take me a year to a year and a half. I got my certificate in two days shy of five months. When looking for an airplane I chose this one due to the way it was taken care of, the mid engine time, and the descent avionics. It has always been hangared. The engine was overhauled 8/18/22 by Western Skyways, with Gold Seal Warranty. Since overhaul the last owner flew it about 650 hrs and I put another 85 or so. The oil has always been changed between 35 and 50 hours with oil samples being sent in for analysis. I really thought I would keep this airplane till I quit flying but my mission has changed and I really am needing more speed for long trips. It is due for its annual in June. When I bought it, it had a current static inspection. I have not had it re-inspected as I am not IFR yet. I am a motivated seller so make an offer.
Engine
729 SMOH JPI830 engine monitor with fuel flow ALL NEW UEI ANALOG GAUGES. (all piper gauges gone and no vacuum system)
Propeller
New prop at over haul Has Aileron Trim Complete logs from manf date!
Interior
Sport Tech Seats 2023 LED lights all the way around
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gene Wilson
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,900
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Mcpherson, KS | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180 (N8487W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,531 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 $129,900.
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 registration data pending for N8487W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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