1966 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
N9548J is a 1966 Piper PA-180 with numerous upgrades to its avionics and STC additions. The aircraft is currently owned by two professional pilots, one of whom is an A P. The aircraft has been meticulously maintained, always hangared and covered. Some of the upgrades include Garmin GTN650XI, Garmin G5 (X2), Garmin GAD29B, Garmin GMU II, Garmin GA-35, Century II B autopilot transformer box/Stratus 25 remote, Stratus ESG transponder, AV-801 GPS antenna, comm antenna, VOR antenna, IFR certified. HSI and RNAV approach capability.
Engine
Lycoming O-360 180 horsepower. Engine time is 1745 Cylinder 4 was replaced in May 2018 and Cylinder 2 was replaced in 2015.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jeffrey Rub
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,900
|
Palm Desert, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 (N9548J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,345 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 $89,900.
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 N9548J.
Location & Ownership
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.
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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.
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