1970 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Engine
-Lycoming O-360-A4A (180 HP) -SMOH: 1,038.42 -Oil Lines Replaced at Last Annual -Crankshaft Seal Replaced 04/25/2025 -Magnetos Rebuilt — Aircraft Magneto --Service (04/25/2025) -Alternator Belt Replaced -Crankcase Vent Tube Clamps Replaced -Rocker Cover Gaskets Replaced -Starter Lead Adel Clamp Replaced
Propeller
-Sensenich Model 76EM8S5-0-60 -TT: 2,793.0
Inspection
AD COMPLIANCE: AD 70-26-04 R2: Stabilizer Balance Weight Tube — Next Due ACTT 2,501.6 AD 75-24-02: Rear Seat Disconnect — Next Due 02/2027 AD 76-07-12 R1: Bendix Mag Switch (Ops Check) — Next Due ACTT 2,881.32 AD 84-26-02: Paper Induction Air Filter — Replaced with Tempest AA617058 (02/16/2026), Next Due 500 hrs or 5 years AD 2013-02-13: Stab Control System — Next Due ACTT 4,781.32 or 2033 AD 2017-14-04: Oil Lines — Next Due ACTT 2,881.32 AD 2020-24-05: Wing Spar Inspection (Piper SB 1304A) — Completed 5/3/2023, No Defects Found, Next Due May 2030 All other applicable ADs complied with to date
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hiller Aviation Consulting
trade-a-plane.com
|
$84,900
|
La Grande, OR | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting
aviapages.com
|
$84,900
|
— | Apr 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting
controller.com
|
$84,900
|
La Grande, OR | Apr 19, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
|
$79,900
|
Oregon, United | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1970 Piper Cherokee (N5183S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,793 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,900.
The Cherokee cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 525 nm (972 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,300 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 2,793 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Cherokee — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5183S.
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
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