1965 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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BTHDescription
This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180C is a reliable, cross-country performer ready for its next owner. Featuring a Garmin 430, GTX 335 (ADS-B Out), and Digital Tach, it's well-equipped for modern airspace. Airframe/Engine: TTAF: 6,467 SMOH: 2,527 Prop: 44 SMOH Annual: July 2025 Mogas STC included Maintenance: Complete compliance with key ADs: Ignition switch, control wheel, Wing Spars, Main Gear Torque Link, and Fuel Selector. Only selling due to purchasing a new aircraft. This "C" model is a turn-key machine with great utility and a proven history. Ready to fly home today!
Engine
cyl 1: 72/80 cyl 2: 73/80 cyl 3: 76/80 cyl 4: 72/80 Oil changes every 20 hours Mogas STC Prop overhaul 44hr ago
Propeller
paint is 7 out of 10 it has been in a hanger the entire time I have owned it and only gets washed with dry wash and waxed every year
Interior
6 out of 10 blue seats co pilot seat has small tear but has not lost any of the cushion
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michael Severson
trade-a-plane.com
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$73,000
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Nampa, ID | May 19, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Michael Severson
aircraftdealer.com
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$73,000
$78,000
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Greenville, SC | Apr 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$73,000
$75,000
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ID | Apr 15, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1965 Piper Cherokee (N7769W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,466 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 below the market average at $73,000.
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 6,466 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.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7769W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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