1965 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Very nice Cherokee 180C privately owned and hangared these last 7 years.
Only 470 hrs approx on engine
Lots of restoration work completed including paint job in 2020.
Fantastic genuine 4 seat tourer, TAS 120kts at 36-37 litres per hour burn.
Great reliable tourer with very good fuel vs payload capability. Lycoming O-360 A2A
Compressions 77 to 79
On Calendar Condition
TBO 2000
+1500 hrs left to run VFR, AWK Category
uAvionix AV-30C efis display
with Tail Beacon-X mode S transponder
Legacy Airspeed, Altimeter and T&B
2 X Garmin SL40 VHF Radios
iPad panel mount
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$75,057
$74,405
|
Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180 (VH-PYX) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,937 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 below the market average at $75,057.
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 (VH-PYX) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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