1968 PIPER CHEROKEE 180
Starts from the median asking price of 27 comparable PIPER CHEROKEE 180 listings ($105,169), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,938 hr vs comps +3.9%
- Engine time +2,369 hr vs comps -7.1%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 34 for sale of 3507 FAA-registered +4.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER CHEROKEE 180 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,695 hrs |
| Engine time | 3254 HOURS |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1967 (Built for '68 model year) Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 - N5153L - $124,900 Well-equipped IFR Cherokee with a modern avionics suite. Avidyne IFD-440 GPS/NAV/COM, dual Garmin G5 (AI + HSI), Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out, PS Engineering PMA7000M Bluetooth audio panel, and 406 MHz ELT. IFR certified. Engine overhauled by Triad Aviation January 2020 (519 SMOH). Fresh annual July 2026. ACTT 2,695 hrs. Compression 76/69/71/75. Hangared. Complete logbooks. Located at Umatilla Airport (X23), FL. 1/3 ownership option available - contact for details. Contact Doug Hamilton: [email protected] ✓ LED landing light ✓ Aerodynamic speed-tip wing fairings ✓ New engine mount bushings installed ✓ New circuit board installed ✓ All logbooks present & current ✓ Hangared - well maintained throughout Damage History Disclosure (1972): Landing incident in April 1972. All affected components - nose wheel, right wing, rudder, propeller, cowl assemblies - replaced per manufacturer specs and AC43-13. Airworthiness restored and documented. Aircraft has operated without incident for over 50 years. Full logbooks available. Year / Model 1968 PA-28-180 Cherokee Tail Number N5153L Serial Number 28-4438 Annual Inspection July 1, 2026 Empty Weight 1,373.16 lbs Max Gross Weight 2,400 lbs Useful Load 1,026.84 lb
Modifications
Engine Make/Model Lycoming O-360-A4A, 180 HP Engine S/N L-12255-36A SMOH 519.3 hrs (TBO: 2,200 hrs) Engine Overhaul Triad Aviation - Jan 2020 Total Engine Time 3,425.2 hrs Compression (7/2026) 76 / 69 / 71 / 75 (all of 80) Propeller Sensenich 76EM8S5, S/N 10770K Annual Inspection July 1, 2026 Fuel Capacity 50 gal total (48 usable)
Avionics
GPS / Nav Avidyne IFD-440 (WAAS) Primary Flight Display Dual Garmin G5 (AI + HSI) ADS-B Lynx NGT-9000 (In/Out) Audio Panel PS Engineering PMA7000M (BT) Com Radio New comm radio (2021) Nav / Com Bendix/King KX-155 TSO Autopilot Original factory autopilot ELT Digital 406 MHz (exp. 02/2027) IFR Certification IFR Certified (91.411/91.413) Ground Power Auxiliary external power plug
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER CHEROKEE 180 lands versus other PIPER CHEROKEE 180 listings on fyiAero.
Price
78th pct$125k · 78th percentile of 27 listings
Airframe time
7th pct2,695 hours total (TTAF) · 7th percentile of 27 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
96th pct3,254 engine hours · 96th percentile of 27 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.