This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180C is a reliable, cross-country performer ready for its next owner. Featuring a Garmin 430, GTX 335 (ADS-B Out), and Digital Tach, it’s well-equipped for modern airspace. Only selling due to purchasing a new aircraft. This "C" model is a turn-key machine with great utility and a proven history. Ready to fly home today!

Manufacturer year

1965

Serial Number

28-1770

Registration Number

N7769W

Make/Model

PIPER CHEROKEE 180C

Airframe

Airframe​/​Engine: TTAF: 6,467 SMOH: 2,527 Prop: 44 SMOH

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee 180C is a classic member of Piper’s highly successful Cherokee family, offering a strong balance of performance, simplicity, and practicality. Introduced during the early evolution of the PA-28 series, the 180-horsepower variant quickly became popular among private owners, flight schools, and cross-country pilots looking for greater capability than the lower-powered Cherokee models. Powering the Cherokee 180C is the dependable Lycoming O-360 engine, producing 180 horsepower. This provides noticeably stronger climb performance and payload capability compared to the Cherokee 140 and 150 variants, while still maintaining relatively simple operation and manageable ownership costs. Cruise speeds typically fall in the ~120–130 knot range, making it a capable aircraft for both training and personal travel. The 1965 Cherokee 180C features the classic “Hershey bar” rectangular wing, a defining characteristic of early PA-28 aircraft. This wing design is known for stable low-speed handling and predictable flight characteristics, making the aircraft approachable for newer pilots while still useful for experienced aviators. Combined with its fixed tricycle landing gear and low-wing configuration, the Cherokee 180C offers straightforward handling and maintenance. The cabin seats four occupants in a comfortable side-by-side layout with practical baggage capacity. The aircraft’s simple systems, stable handling, and durable construction helped establish it as one of the foundational all-around aircraft in general aviation. Within the aviation community, the Cherokee 180 is often regarded as a “do-everything Cherokee”—capable enough for cross-country travel, practical for training, and economical enough for regular ownership. It competes closely with aircraft such as the Cessna 172 and early Archer models while offering the unique handling feel associated with Piper’s low-wing designs. The 1965 Piper Cherokee 180C remains a respected and widely appreciated aircraft today. Its combination of reliability, practical performance, and classic PA-28 simplicity continues to make it a favorite among pilots seeking a versatile and approachable airplane.

Additional Notes

Last Annual completed: July 2025 Mogas STC included Maintenance: Complete compliance with key ADs: Ignition switch, Wing Spars, Main Gear Torque Link, and Fuel Selector.