1973 PIPER CHEROKEE 180
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper CHEROKEE 180 listings ($99,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- Airframe time -1,956 hr vs comps +3.9%
- Autopilot (32% of comps) +1.2%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 18 for sale of 3507 FAA-registered +4.6%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEROKEE 180 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,912 hrs |
| Engine time | 804 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Annual | December 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
2912 Total Time, 804 Since Overhaul, Garmin GNC-300XL GPS/Comm, KX-155, ADSB-Out, Century IIB Autopilot, Intercom, EGT, Hangared, All Logs.
Modifications
Electric Trim David Clark 4 Place Built-In Intercom Dual Push-to-Talk Buttons on Control Wheels Wing Tip & Tail Strobes EGT - Vertical Card Compass Carb Temp Guage Wheel Pants - Mains in a Box. Go with Sale Flap Gap Seals 12 Volt Ground Service Plug True Airspeed Indicator Pilot Brakes Useful Load Approximately: 933 LBS. Complete Logs Hangared
Avionics
Garmin GNC-300XL GPS/ Comm King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm King KMA-24 Audio Panel Narco AT-150 Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB - Out. on Tail Century IIB Autopilot with Heading Bug David Clark Intercom - 4 Place
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper CHEROKEE 180 lands versus other Piper CHEROKEE 180 listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$129k · 99th percentile of 20 listings
Airframe time
15th pct2,912 hours total (TTAF) · 15th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time
40th pct804 hours since major overhaul · 40th percentile of 20 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 | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 180 |
| Serial Number | 28-7305342 |
| Registration # | N55251 |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KBKW |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,912 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A4A |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 804 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 898 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNC-300XL GPS/ Comm King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm King KMA-24 Audio Panel Narco AT-150 Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB - Out. on Tail Century IIB Autopilot with Heading Bug David Clark Intercom - 4 Place |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Electric Trim David Clark 4 Place Built-In Intercom Dual Push-to-Talk Buttons on Control Wheels Wing Tip & Tail Strobes EGT - Vertical Card Compass Carb Temp Guage Wheel Pants - Mains in a Box. Go with Sale Flap Gap Seals 12 Volt Ground Service Plug True Airspeed Indicator Pilot Brakes Useful Load Approximately: 933 LBS. Complete Logs Hangared |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: December 2026 Hangared Complete Logs Small Repair to Lower Door Skin. Fixed Many Years Ago. * Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection * . |
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