1980 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1007.3 Lbs. IFR Cert. 11/22/2022 Annual Inspection 04/04/2024 Complete Logbooks and Documents sine New Click here for Aircraft Logbook | Airframe Logbook 1 | Airframe Logbook 2 Click here for Engine Logbook 1 | Engine Logbook 2 | Prop Logbook Click here for AD Compliance Report | Weight & Balance | Performance
Exterior: All Over Snow White with Fighter Blue and Platinum Metallic Silver Painted by Century Aircraft Painting with Jet Glow Paint on 6-2-17
Interior: New Tan Leather and Fabric by Airtex Installed 01/04/2022
Including: Knots 2U Speed Mod Kit Wing Root Fairings Vertical Fin Cap/Strobe Flap Hinge Fairing Gap Seal Kit, Flap, Aileron, Stabilator Globe Fiberglass Wing Tips with Recognition Lights and Strobe Lights LED Landing Light and LED Tail NAV Light Sky Tec Light Weight Starter Wheel Pants APU Plug in Receptacle
Interior
New Tan Leather and Fabric by Airtex Installed 01/04/2022
Exterior
All Over Snow White with Fighter Blue and Platinum Metallic Silver Painted by Century Aircraft Painting with Jet Glow Paint on 6-2-17
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1007.3 Lbs. IFR Cert. 11/22/2022 Annual Inspection 04/04/2024 Complete Logbooks and Documents sine New Click here for Aircraft Logbook | Airframe Logbook 1 | Airframe Logbook 2 Click here for Engine Logbook 1 | Engine Logbook 2 | Prop Logbook Click here for AD Compliance Report | Weight & Balance | Performance
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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American Aircraft Sales
aso.com
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$99,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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Call for price
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1980 Piper PA-28-181 (N81894) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,509 hours on the airframe. There are currently 44 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,950.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 6,509 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
YELLOW DOG MGMT LLC
Registration Address
FORT WORTH, TX
Certificate Issued
2025-04-03
Airworthiness
1980-03-22
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 N81894.
Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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