1966 Piper Cherokee 180 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$120,000above typical asking range
Location Murrieta, CA
Total Time 5,009 hrs
Engine SMOH 150 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-3626
Reg # N9505J
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

GTN 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

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Paul Connors
trade-a-plane.com
$120,000

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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 (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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,009 hours
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 N9505J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Murrieta, CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

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 N9505J against the NTSB accident database.

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.

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