1968 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
A legend of the sky's, this 1968 Piper Cherokee has still got a life left in it. It has been maintained & always hangared. The MTOW is 1,090kg with an empty weight of 658kg and usable weight of 432kg. It uses 38 litres per hour and holds 189 litres usable. It will cruise at 115 knots and stall at 45 knots (full flaps). The Cherokee 180 has a reputation world wide as a great 4 seater trainer. It is a strong, stable, and durable aircraft. This is the perfect aircraft to add to a club / training facility flight line or as a "first aircraft" for hour building. - Artificial Horizon
Air Speed Indicator
Turn & Bank indicator
Altimeter
Compass
Vertical speed indicator
ADF (not operational)
VOR (not operational)
Transponder
TKM MX-170C Nav/com radio
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$61,852
$61,315
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Western Australia, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 180 (VH-CVV) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,412 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 $61,852.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-CVV) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Western Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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
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We'll check VH-CVV 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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