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1973 Piper Cherokee 180 Challenger
Starts from the median asking price of 23 comparable Piper 180 series listings ($99,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- No ADS-B (52% of comps have one) -1.4%
- Market supply: 18 for sale of 3507 FAA-registered +4.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper Cherokee 180 Challenger |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 64 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Annual Due: June 2026. Useful Load: 998 Lbs. Click here for Aircraft Logbook
Modifications
Back Loading aircraft photo 12 Photos $99,000 1973 Piper Cherokee 180 Challenger S/N: 28-7305225 R/N: N16320 3,441 Total Hours California, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: May 12, 2025 Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 3,441 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model SMOH C Lycoming 0-360 1,240 180 HP Propellers Loc. SPOH C 1,240 Fixed Pitch Two Blade Maintenance Condition Complete Logs Yes Hangared Yes Damage History No Annual Due: June 2026 Useful Load: 998 Lbs. Click here for Aircraft Logbook Airframe Total Hours 3,441 Total Hours Challenger is only 1973 Archer Panel Piper Archer Fuselage Longer Hershey Bar Wings Wider Archer Horizontal Stabilizer 50 Gallons Fuel Capacity Gray Tint Windows Manual Flaps Rear Seat Vents Rudder Trim Cabin Cool Scoop Shoulder Harnesses Rotating Beacon Wingtip Strobes Static Wicks Ground Service Plug Tinted Visors Avionics King KMA 20 Audio Panel with 3LMB King KX 155 Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel NAV/COM King KI 209 Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicator King KX 170B Analog 760 Channel NAV/COM King KI 208 VOR/Localizer Indicator King KR 85 ADF with BFO King KN 64 Digital DME King KY 76A Transponder with Mode C Digital Tachometer Hobbs Meter Hamilton Vertical Card Compass Electric Trim Duel Yoke Mounted Drilled Push-to-talk Buttons Remote Transponder ID Switch True Airspeed Indicator Davtron Digital Temp/OAT/Volts Gauge Volt Meter Interior Light Green fabric and Vinyl seats with matching carpet and side panels. Cream headliner. Overall rated 7 out of 10. Exterior White fuselage, Red wings and elevator, Blue trim. Overall rated 7 out of 10. History Sacramento based and hangared for the last 30 years. Complete logs. No damage history. No hail. No corrosion. The Challenger is only in 1973 and is the transition between the Cherokee 180 and the Archer that has the tapered wing. Challengers have longer Hersey bar wings and the wide tail, panel and fuselage of the Archer and are unique in the production run and knowledgeable buyers seek them out. Contact Information Tel: (530) 642-2806 Tel: (800) 759-9466 Fax: (530) 642-9375 3501 Airport Road, Hanger# 2 Placerville, California 95667 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Skywagons.com, LLC Location Placerville, CA, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Skywagons.com, LLC Finance Calculator $734 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $19,800 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $79,200 Total interest $52,954 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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