Piper Cherokee 180 Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
18 used Piper Cherokee 180 aircraft for sale 1970s · $74K – $235K · updated 4 hours ago
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.
Piper Cherokee 180 Specifications
Model specThe Piper Cherokee 180 is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 124 kt (230 km/h), a range of 630 nm (1,167 km).
18 Piper Cherokee 180 For Sale
Browse all 18 listings →There are currently 18 used Piper Cherokee 180 for sale, ranging from $74,900 to $235,000, with a median asking price of $102,682.
Compare Piper Cherokee 180
See how the Piper Cherokee 180 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Piper Cherokee 180 cost? Used Cherokee 180 prices: $74K – $235K, average $115K (median $102K), across 16 priced of 18 active listings.
Based on 26 priced listings.
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.
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
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Piper Cherokee 180 Inventory by Country
| United States | 428 |
| United Kingdom | 37 |
| Germany | 20 |
| Canada | 16 |
| Australia | 12 |
| Switzerland | 10 |
Piper Cherokee 180 Inventory by State
| California | 54 |
| Texas | 46 |
| Florida | 45 |
| Kentucky | 19 |
| Illinois | 11 |
| Oklahoma | 11 |
| Georgia | 11 |
| Missouri | 11 |
| South Carolina | 10 |
| Arizona | 9 |
| Michigan | 9 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
Piper Cherokee 180 by Price
| Under $100k | 200 |
| Under $200k | 440 |
| Under $300k | 467 |
| Under $500k | 485 |
Recently Sold Piper Cherokee 180
| 1977 Arrow | $115,000 |
| 1963 Cherokee 235 | $125,000 |
| 1977 Arrow | $134,196 |
| 1966 Cherokee 180 | $53,580 |
| 2005 Arrow | $300,552 |
| 1979 Archer | $190,000 |
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