1968 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRGarmin 696 TKM MX-12 Nav/ Com Bendix/ King KY-97A Com Garmin GTX 327 Transponder uAvionix Sky Bacon ADS-B Out
Description
Last 500 hours flown by CFI for time building, treated gently. The airplane is an exceptionally fun and economical flyer. It performed well for trips from MDH to ARR and back on weekends and could easily haul a cabin full of supplies or four people for lunch or sightseeing.
Engine
Engine is a Lycoming O-360-A4A 180 HP 2000 hour TBO SN: L11686-36A IRAN: 496.2 Lakeview Aviation Overhaul: 1010.5 Bolduc Aviation Total: 4623.2
Propeller
4623.2 TT All logs present No damage history Hangered for all of known history No corrosion Eddy current inspection of wing spar 2/17/25 (passed) nearly indiscernible hail damage near wing tips, some on stabilator and ailerons. STOL Craft kit installed- meets all POH performance numbers and features exceptional low speed handling. BAS Shoulder Harness with inertial reel Brackett Air Filter Aeroflash Strobe Lights
Exterior
painted 05/2001, paint in good condition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thomas Van Dorpe
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,000
|
St.Charles, IL | Jun 17, 2026 | 30 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 180 (N168DP) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,623 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 $79,000.
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 N168DP.
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.
We'll check N168DP against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $79,500–$129,900.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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