1968 Piper Cherokee 180 for sale

1968 Piper Cherokee 180

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$69,950below typical asking range
Location CA
Total Time 2,091 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-4953
Reg # N6516J
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel/Intercom System Garmin 300-XL GPS/COM Garmin GTX 327 Transponder King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 208 VOR/LOC Vertical Card Compass Avionics Master Switch

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Useful Load 1055.1 Lbs. VFR Cert. 07-13-2012 Annual Inspection 09-22-2020 Exterior: All over Matterhorn White with Blue and Gold Trim Painted By T P Aero Refinishers on 01/12/2013 with Jet Glo Interior: Original Tan Interior with Reupholstered Front Seats Including: Electric Trim LED Navigation Lights Met-Co-Aire Wing Tips 4 Place Intercom Jacks and Dual PTT’s Copper Electrica Starter Cable STC Aux Power Outlet Wheel Pants

Engine

Lycoming 0-360-A4A

Interior

Original Tan Interior with Reupholstered Front Seats

Exterior

All over Matterhorn White with Blue and Gold Trim Painted By T & P Aero Refinishers on 01/12/2013 with Jet Glo

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Useful Load 1055.1 Lbs. VFR Cert. 07-13-2012 Annual Inspection 09-22-2020

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$69,950
American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
$69,950

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 180

This 1968 Piper Cherokee 180 (N6516J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,091 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 $69,950.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (TERESURV CORP)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 2,091 hours
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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

Registered Owner

TERESURV CORP

Registration Address

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL

Certificate Issued

2025-12-17

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

1 incident found in NTSB database for N6516J.
accident serious
2026-01-11
Port St. Lucie, FL

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

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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