1973 Piper Cherokee 180
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: King KX 155 Nav/Com/G/S King KT 76A Transponder Garmin 196 GPS Electronics International EGT Artex ELT Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom Push to Talk Equipment: Challenger only produced in 1973 Archer panel Piper Archer fuselage Longer Hershey bar wings Wider Archer horizontal stabilizer Rudder Trim Wheel Pants Ammeter Gauge Strobe Manual Flaps Pilot Toe Brakes 48 US gal fuel 959 Useful Load Ground Service Plug
Description
1973 Piper PA28-180 Cherokee Challenger, 3994TT, 214 SMOH (180 HP Lycoming 0-360 O/H’s Aero Recip Dec 7, 2017), 214 SPOH (Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60 O/H’s Western Prop 2017), King KX 155 Nav/Com/G/S, King KT 76A Transponder, Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom, Longer Hershey bar wings, Rudder Trim, Wheel Pants, All ADs complied, No Damage History, All Logs.
Engine
214 (180 HP Lycoming 0-360 O/H’s Aero Recip Dec 7, 2017) SPOH: 214 (Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60 O/H’s Western
Interior
New Seat Upholstery Rated “7”
Exterior
White with Red/Maroon trim Rated “5”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Island Aero Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$100,000
|
Sidney, BC, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Island Aero Services
aircraftdealer.com
|
$80,000
$90,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Total Airframe Time
globalplanesearch.com
|
$80,000
$90,000
|
Stuart, FL | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 180
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 180 (C-FTCK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,994 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 above the market average at $100,000.
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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-FTCK) is registered outside the US.
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 C-FTCK.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-FTCK). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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