1966 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGTN 650 COUPLED TO AUTOPILOT AND TRANSPONDER GTX330i transponder Tru trac 2 axis autopilot follows GPS flight plan. Fresh garmin indicator Garmin audio panel
Description
GTN 650 COUPLED TO AUTOPILOT AND TRANSPONDER GTX330i transponder Tru trac 2 axis autopilot follows GPS flight plan. Fresh garmin indicator Garmin audio panel New STEC starter 300 hr since IRAN on bottom end 2years ago and 150 hours since brand new top end in Jan 2026 to match the fresh bottom end. I have gone over everything to make sure this plane is ready to go 1500 plus hours without headache. New cylinder head temperature gauge. New Carburetor Professionally broken in after new cylinders, pistons, rings, valves...brand new millennium top end. Annual in September 2025 Pitot static and transponder inspection August 2025 Bought plane for training and finished my mission. Ready for the next or to join a flight School. Or someones forever baby. Paint shines and 05J is the fastest 180HP in town. Come fly out with me. The touch screen GPS and the autopilot make this plane an absolute pleasure to fly. Call or text with any questions
Engine
Climbs very well. Solid engine.
Interior
7/10 exterior Paint looks great with a beautiful shine. 6/10 interior
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Connors
trade-a-plane.com
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$120,000
|
Murrieta, CA | Apr 21, 2026 | 88 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 (N9505J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,009 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 above the market average at $120,000.
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.
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Piper Cherokee 180 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9505J.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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.