Piper Cherokee 180 Aircraft in Australia

Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.

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About the Piper Cherokee 180

The Piper Cherokee 180 (PA-28-180) is the 180-hp version of the original constant-chord Cherokee and one of the most beloved four-seat singles ever made. Its 180-hp Lycoming O-360 turns the Cherokee into a genuine four-place tourer, cruising around 120-125 knots with a solid useful load and the simple, forgiving handling the line is famous for. The 180 is effectively the predecessor of the tapered-wing Archer and is widely sought as an affordable family and cross-country aircraft.

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Piper Cherokee 180 Specifications

Model spec

Piper has not yet published final specifications for the Cherokee 180. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

Piper Cherokee 180 Listings

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Compare Piper Cherokee 180

See how the Piper Cherokee 180 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper Cherokee 180 Price & Cost

Piper Cherokee 180 Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper Cherokee 180 Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$491K $348K $205K
$314K
$242K
$205K
$255K
$235K
$275K
$240K
$430K
$425K
$450K
$491K
’99
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’03
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Lowest around $204,900 (2001 models) · highest around $491,000 (2023). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying a Used Piper Cherokee 180

When buying a Piper Cherokee 180, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.

What to check before buying

  • Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
  • Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
  • Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
  • Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
  • Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Cherokee 180

How many people can a Cherokee 180 carry?
With its 180-hp engine the Cherokee 180 is a true four-seater, able to carry four adults with useful fuel and some baggage — a real step up from the 140 and 160.
What is the cruise speed of a Cherokee 180?
Around 120-125 knots, burning roughly 9-10 gallons per hour on the Lycoming O-360.
What is the difference between a Cherokee 180 and an Archer?
Both use a 180-hp O-360. The Cherokee 180 has the older constant-chord 'Hershey bar' wing; the Archer (PA-28-181) has the later tapered wing with slightly better handling and a longer cabin. Prices and parts support overlap heavily.
Does the Cherokee 180 have the wing-spar AD?
Yes. The PA-28-180 is listed in both the corrosion AD (2020-24-05) and the fatigue-crack wing-spar AD (2020-26-16). Verify spar-AD compliance before buying, especially on ex-trainer airframes.

Piper Cherokee 180 Inventory by Country

United States413
United Kingdom39
Germany21
Canada15
Switzerland13
Australia12

Piper Cherokee 180 Inventory by State

California50
Florida43
Texas41
Kentucky18
Illinois10
Oklahoma10
South Carolina10
Missouri10
Arizona9
Louisiana9
North Carolina9
Georgia9

Piper Cherokee 180 by Price

Under $100k193
Under $200k411
Under $300k441
Under $500k461

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Piper Cherokee 180 Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Cherokee 180. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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