1975 Piper Cherokee 180 for sale

1975 Piper Cherokee 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$77,500
Location San Martin, CA
Total Time 5,774 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,479 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7505175
Reg # N33746
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
KMA 20TSO MX 170B (2) GTX 327 PM 1000 II

Description

Airframe Registration: N33746 Year: 1975 Make/Model: Piper Cherokee 180 AFTT (Airframe Total Time): 5,774 hrs SMOH (Since Major Overhaul): 1,479 hrs Exterior White with black blue accent stripe Condition: Minor substantial damage history ​Why You’ll Love It Proven Reliability: Renowned for its simple, rugged design decades-long track record of dependable performance. Solid Performance: 180 horsepower offers an excellent balance of cruise speed, climb rate fuel efficiency—perfect for cross-country flights. Forgiving Handling: Stable predictable flight characteristics make it ideal for both newer pilots seasoned aviators. Low Operating Costs: Affordable maintenance reasonable fuel burn compared to many other four-seat aircraft. Classic Ownership Experience: Combines vintage charm with practical utility—own a piece of aviation history without sacrificing everyday usability. This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit inspection prior to being listed.

Engine

Engine: 180HP Lycoming O-360-A4A Propeller: Sensenich

Interior

5/10

Exterior

White with black & blue accent stripe Condition: Minor & substantial damage history ​Why You’ll Love It Proven Reliability: Renowned for its simple, rugged design & decades-long track record of dependable performance. Solid Performance: 180 horsepower offers an excellent balance of cruise speed, climb rate & fuel efficiency—perfect for cross-country flights. Forgiving Handling: Stable & predictable flight characteristics make it ideal for both newer pilots & seasoned aviators. Low Operating Costs: Affordable maintenance & reasonable fuel burn compared to many other four-seat aircraft. Classic Ownership Experience: Combines vintage charm with practical utility—own a piece of aviation history without sacrificing everyday usability. This aircraft has gone through the PacTex multi-point audit & inspection prior to being listed.

Inspection

FRESH ANNUAL

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Pactex Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$77,500
Dylan Cook
avpay.aero
$87,250
Pactex Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$87,250

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 180

This 1975 Piper Cherokee 180 (N33746) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,774 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 below the market average at $77,500.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,774 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

FAA registration data pending for N33746.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

San Martin, CA

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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.

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Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, avpay.aero

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