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1966 PIPER CHEROKEE 180
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Piper CHEROKEE 180 listings ($105,957), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -2.2%
- Airframe time +836 hr vs comps -1.7%
- Engine time +60 hr vs comps -0.5%
- ADS-B (56% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 16 for sale of 3504 FAA-registered +4.6%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEROKEE 180 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,780 hrs |
| Engine time | 900.1 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNC355 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | GARMIN GNC-355 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | May 2021 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 is a well maintained, actively flown aircraft with No Damage History and complete logbooks since new. The Lycoming O-360-A3A was overhauled by Watson Aero in June 2023 and has just 900.1 hours since overhaul, with strong compressions of 77, 70, 75, and 76 over 80 as of September 19, 2026. The panel is set up for real IFR flying. A Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM and a NARCO MK12D NAV/COM 2 with glideslope drive dual CDIs, giving you both GPS and ILS approach capability. A Garmin G5, Garmin audio panel, and a Stratus transponder with ADS-B In and Out round out the package. The airframe has been cared for properly. The wing spar AD inspection was completed in May 2021, including eddy current inspection of the spars, outboards, and bolt holes, with no defects found. The aircraft received a full Corrosion X treatment inside and out in September 2026. It is maintained on a 100 hour inspection schedule with 50 hour oil changes and is kept tied down and covered. The aircraft sells with a fresh annual and fresh pitot static, altimeter, transponder, and ELT inspections, all completed by the end of November 2026. Useful load is 952.64 lbs. Original 1966 paint is in fair condition and recently washed and waxed, and the interior is in very good shape. A proven, honest Cherokee 180 that is ready for IFR training, time building, or capable cross country flying. Located at Winter Haven Regional Airport (KGIF) in Central Florida. Serious inquiries welcome.
Modifications
• Dual Control Yokes • Dual Rudder Pedals • Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harnesses • Cabin Fire Extinguisher • Carbon Monoxide Detector • Rear Passenger Seating • Cabin Sun Visors • Overhead Cabin Ventilation and Air Vents • Overhead Cabin Lighting • Wheel Chocks and Protective Covers • Exterior Tie-Down Provisions
Avionics
• Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM — IFR Approach Certified with LPV Capability • NARCO MK12D NAV/COM 2 with Glideslope — ILS Capable • Dual Course Deviation Indicators (CDIs) — NAV 2 Equipped with Glideslope for Precision Approaches • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument — Attitude Indicator / Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel with Intercom • Appareo Stratus ESG / ESGi Transponder — 1090ES ADS-B Out • Analog Engine and Flight Instrumentation
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper CHEROKEE 180 lands versus other Piper CHEROKEE 180 listings on fyiAero.
Price
56th pct$110k · 56th percentile of 16 listings
Airframe time
71st pct5,780 hours total (TTAF) · 71st percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
56th pct900 hours since major overhaul · 56th percentile of 16 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 180 |
| Serial Number | 28-2987 |
| Registration # | N8965J |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KGIF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,780 |
|---|---|
| Range | 600 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,300 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,347.36 lb |
| Useful Load | 952.64 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 50 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A3A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | RL-20520-36A |
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 900.1 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1011 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 76EM8S5-0-60 |
| Prop Time | 1683 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNC355 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNC355 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | APPAREO STRATUS ESG |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM — IFR Approach Certified with LPV Capability • NARCO MK12D NAV/COM 2 with Glideslope — ILS Capable • Dual Course Deviation Indicators (CDIs) — NAV 2 Equipped with Glideslope for Precision Approaches • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument — Attitude Indicator / Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel with Intercom • Appareo Stratus ESG / ESGi Transponder — 1090ES ADS-B Out • Analog Engine and Flight Instrumentation |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Dual Control Yokes • Dual Rudder Pedals • Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harnesses • Cabin Fire Extinguisher • Carbon Monoxide Detector • Rear Passenger Seating • Cabin Sun Visors • Overhead Cabin Ventilation and Air Vents • Overhead Cabin Lighting • Wheel Chocks and Protective Covers • Exterior Tie-Down Provisions |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1966 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | • Wing Spar AD Inspection Completed May 2021, Including Eddy Current Inspection of Spars, Outboard Sections, and Bolt Holes. No Defects Found • Maintained on a 100-Hour Inspection Schedule • Oil Changes Performed Every 50 Hours • Full Interior and Exterior CorrosionX Treatment — September 2026 • Annual Inspection Scheduled for Completion by the End of November 2026 • Pitot-Static System, Altimeter, and Transponder Inspections Scheduled for Completion by the End of November 2026 • ELT Inspection Scheduled for Completion by the End of November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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