1965 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1965 Piper Cherokee 180C - N8228W - $88,900 TTAF 5,210 · Engine SMOH 1,127 (Lycoming O-360-A3A, 2,000 hr TBO) · Prop SMOH 1,740 (Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60) · No damage history · Complete logbooks Avionics: Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Nav-Com · Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out · KX155 TSO Nav-Com with glideslope · KMA 24 TSO audio panel - full IFR capable Recent Maintenance: Back-to-back 100/Annual inspections April and July 2025, Aero Bear Aviation, Grapevine TX · Compressions 76/64/74/76 over 80 · All wheel bearings serviced · Nose gear strut O-rings replaced · All ADs current through 07/07/2025 · No metal in filter Mid-time engine on a properly overhauled bottom end - not a top overhaul. Ready to fly IFR today. Pre-buy encouraged. Serious inquiries only
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Kells Koch
trade-a-plane.com
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$88,900
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Dallas, TX | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1965 Piper Cherokee (N8228W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,210 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $115,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $88,900.
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 5,210 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 N8228W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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