1965 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
1965 PA28-180, Piper Cherokee 'C' Offered For Sale, an extensively restored Piper Cherokee 180 C. Great aircraft very reliable and safe. This aircraft has been extensively restored professionally stripped and painted with new windows, Overhauled engine with 118 hours TSMOH, Rebuilt Prop, complete new fuel system, main and nose gear rebuilt with new wheel bearings, brake hoses are new and master cylinders rebuilt. All logs complete from 1965, All AD's current and recent Annual inspection, digital logs available on google drive for review links are listed in the remarks section. Hangered at KEMT in Los Angeles, happy to meet there for breakfast and demo.
Engine
Engine was major overhauled and assembled with superior Millennium Cylinder kit numbered 1-4 and factory balanced. (See log book) Installed to Piper manual specifications with overhauled Marvel Schebler MA-4-5 carburetor by KPS Airmotive, new Skytech starter, Mags overhauled and installed with new harnesses, new spark plugs, new mechanical fuel pump and hoses, new electric fuel pump, Fuel selector overhauled, new oil cooler and hoses. Overhauled and painted prop to factory specification (See prop log book), new Rapco vacuum pump, Aircraft has stand by vacuum system. RUNS VERY SMOOTH MUST SEE TO TRULY APPRECIATE. Engine monitors equipped with Piper oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, New Alcor Dual CHT Indicator installed on cylinders No 3,4 . New Alcor EGT Type K Indicator.
Interior
Very Awesome Vintage Piper Feel.. Cloth seats, headliner is amazing, All vents, cabin heat and defrost overhauled at the firewall with new ducting all works well. New 12v outlet and dual USB plug with digital battery voltage read out. Very comfortable family wagon!!
Inspection
recent Annual
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Joshua Uebersetzig
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,995
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El Monte, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1965 Piper Cherokee (N8071W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,367 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 $99,995.
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 4,367 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 N8071W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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