1966 Piper Cherokee 180 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$78,000within typical asking range
Location Grand Prairie, TX
Total Time 2,682 hrs
Engine SMOH 715 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-3510
Reg # N9404J
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Terra TMA-330D Audio Panel Bendix King KMD 250 – Multi-function Display King KX170B – Nav/Com #1 Val 760 TSO – Com #2 Com Narco AT150 – Transponder uAvionix Wing Tip Beacon for ADS-B Out Dual Push to Talks Additional Equipment: Position Lights Landing Light Pitot Heat Carb Heat Brackett Air Filter Met-Co-Aire Wing tips Left side toe brakes plus a hand brake Radiant EGT Tinted Visors S/S kit on wing tips Auxiliary Ground Plug

Description

Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Terra TMA-330D Audio Panel Bendix King KMD 250 – Multi-function Display King KX170B – Nav/Com #1 Val 760 TSO – Com #2 Com Narco AT150 – Transponder uAvionix Wing Tip Beacon for ADS-B Out Dual Push to Talks Additional Equipment: Position Lights Landing Light Pitot Heat Carb Heat Brackett Air Filter Met-Co-Aire Wing tips Left side toe brakes plus a hand brake Radiant EGT Tinted Visors S/S kit on wing tips Auxiliary Ground Plug

Engine

Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1A 2000 TBO 715 SMOH By Kline Aviation (1998) Last compressions 77-77-79-77/80 Prop: 715 SPOH Modifications/Conversions: Metco Tip Tanks Bracket Air Filter

Propeller

715 SPOH

Interior

New Seats March 2026 Number of Seats 4

Exterior

Blue/white Exterior with Black Accents. Fair condition - Possible original paint

Inspection

Last Annual Completed: November 2025 Useful Load: 1,053.76lbs Date of Prop Overhaul: 11/24/1998 FAR 91.411 & .413 Next due 9-26 2026 AD 2020-24-05 Wing Spar Corrosion Inspection Complied Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.; Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser.

Modifications / STCs

Position Lights

Landing Light

Pitot Heat

Carb Heat

Brackett Air Filter

Met-Co-Aire Wing tips

Left side toe brakes plus a hand brake

Radiant EGT

Tinted Visors

S/S kit on wing tips

Auxiliary Ground Plug

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$84,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$78,000
$84,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$78,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$78,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$85,893 *
GBP £63,574
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$86,589

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 180

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 (N9404J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,682 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 $78,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,682 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $142 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 180 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
630 nm (1,167 km)
Ceiling
14,150 ft (4,313 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
1,055 lbs (479 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH (36 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 180

Fuel Burn
9.5 GPH
~$62/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 180. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N9404J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Grand Prairie, TX

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Title Status

Clear Title

No active liens on FAA record

FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Bill of Sale = ownership transfer Security Agreement = lien/loan Release/Discharge = lien removed
Bill of Sale
Mar 2026

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 N9404J against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

5 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, globalplanesearch.com, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $70,916–$103,250.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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