1965 Piper Cherokee for sale

1965 Piper Cherokee

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$91,000
Location Tulsa, OK
Total Time 3,053 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,303 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # PA 28-2641
Reg # N4419J
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Following avionics were installed 6/2025: Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with 4 place intercom Garmin GNC 530W (See remarks below). Bendix/King KX155 w/GS and KI 209 Garmin 327 TXP w/GDL 82 (ADS-B out) Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Totalizer Electronics International SA-4 Engine Analyzer Troll Avionics 3 port avionics fan Rapco RA1J7-1 avionics filter All fuses replaced with circuit breakers

Description

Clean, low time, well maintained 1965 Cherokee 180C. Paint: 8/10, Interior 8/10. Garmin avionics. IFR capable. Logs: 1965-1974, 1987-2025. All AD's complied with. Next annual due April, 2027.

Engine

1303 SMOH on Lycoming O-360 A3A, 180 HP. 4/2026: Last Annual. Compressions: 76 70 72 66 11/2025: Installed new starter. 2/2025: Installed new: Tempest spark plugs on all 4 cylinders, Bracket air filter, forward muffler. Inspected internal components by removal of #1 and #3 cylinders to verify compliance of AD 95-07-01. No issues noted during inspection.

Interior

Original Interior. Carpet and seats in excellent condition. Pilot and co-pilot seats refurbished in Feb. 2025.

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

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John Turnbow
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$91,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Cherokee

This 1965 Piper Cherokee (N4419J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,053 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $91,000.

The Cherokee cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 525 nm (972 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,300 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 3,053 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,053 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
525 nm (972 km)
Ceiling
14,300 ft (4,359 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N4419J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tulsa, OK

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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 N4419J against the NTSB accident database.

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