1973 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
2912 Total Time, 804 Since Overhaul, Garmin GNC-300XL GPS/Comm, KX-155, ADSB-Out, Century IIB Autopilot, Intercom, EGT, Hangared, All Logs.
Engine
SMOH 804 hrs
Propeller
Prop Overhaul in June 1998
Interior
Green Fabric Seats (4) Gray Carpeting
Exterior
Allover White with Forest Green and Black Trim Hangared
Inspection
Annual Due: December 2026 Hangared Complete Logs Small Repair to Lower Door Skin. Fixed Many Years Ago. Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection * .
Modifications / STCs
• Electric Trim
• David Clark 4 Place Built-In Intercom
• Dual Push-to-Talk Buttons on Control Wheels
• Wing Tip & Tail Strobes
• EGT -
• Vertical Card Compass
• Carb Temp Guage
• Wheel Pants - Mains in a Box. Go with Sale
• Flap Gap Seals
• 12 Volt Ground Service Plug
• True Airspeed Indicator
• Pilot Brakes
• Useful Load Approximately: 933 LBS.
• Complete Logs
• Hangared
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lane Aviation
controller.com
|
$149,000
|
Columbus, OH | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Lane Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$151,316 *
GBP £112,608
|
Columbus, OH | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 180 (N55251) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,912 hours on the airframe. There are currently 90 Cherokee 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $9,800 to $235,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,000.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N55251.
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 N55251 against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $99,750–$130,375.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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