1973 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Sacramento based and hangared for the last 30 years. Complete logs. No damage history. No hail. No corrosion. The Challenger is only in 1973 and is the transition between the Cherokee 180 and the Archer that has the tapered wing. Challengers have longer Hersey bar wings and the wide tail, panel and fuselage of the Archer and are unique in the production run and knowledgeable buyers seek them out.
Engine
Engine Time: 1240 SMOH on 180 HP Lycoming 0-360
Propeller
Propeller Time: 1240 Hours SPOH fixed pitch two blade
Interior
Light green fabric and vinyl seats with matching carpet and side panels. Cream headliner. Overall rated 7 out of 10.
Exterior
White fuselage, red wings and elevator, blue trim. Overall rated 7 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Due: June 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
|
$99,000
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
|
$99,000
|
CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
|
$99,000
|
Placerville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
|
$99,000
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Skywagons
controller.com
|
$99,000
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$100,743 *
GBP £74,820
|
Placerville, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$102,052
|
Placerville, California, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 180 (N16320) is a single engine piston with 3,441 hours on the airframe. There are currently 79 Cherokee 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $9,800 to $9,950,010. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,000.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
BASURTO KATHRYN A
Registration Address
SACRAMENTO, CA
Certificate Issued
1995-08-19
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N16320.
Price History
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