1966 PIPER CHEROKEE 180

$156,472

Price entered as: USD $110,000

Aircraft Location:Winter Haven, Florida, USA

Dringle

Contact:Brandon Dringle

Phone:(786) 627-3005

Orlando, Florida, USA

(786) 627-3005

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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.

Specifications

Year1966

ManufacturerPIPER

ModelCHEROKEE 180

Serial Number28-2987

Registration #N8965J

ConditionUsed

FlightRulesIFR

Based atKGIF

Total Time5,780

Range600 Nm

Max Takeoff Weight1,043.26 kg

Basic Empty Weight611.15 kg

Useful Load432.11 kg

Fuel Capacity Volume189.27 L

Complete LogsYes

Airframe• Piper Cherokee 180C — 180 HP, Fixed-Gear, Low-Wing Aircraft • No Damage History • Complete Logbooks Since New • Fixed Tricycle Landing Gear • Cabin Ventilation Windows • Tied Down and Covered

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360-A3A

Engine Serial NumberRL-20520-36A

Engine Horsepower134.23 kW

Engine 1 Time900.1 SMOH

Engine TBO2000

Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2023

Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1011

Engine Manufacturer• Lycoming O-360-A3A Engine • Factory Rebuilt by Lycoming — May 2002 • Major Overhaul Completed by Watson Aero — June 2, 2023 • Overhaul Performed in Accordance with Lycoming Direct Drive Overhaul Manual and Service Bulletin SB 240W • New Crankshaft, Camshaft, Cylinders, Tappets, Crankshaft Bearings, Connecting Rod Bearings, Rod Bolts, Ignition Harness, and Engine-Driven Fuel Pump Installed During Overhaul • Magnetos, Crankcase, Carburetor, and Accessories Sent Out for Inspection and Repair During Overhaul • No. 1 Cylinder Repaired and Reinstalled — June 2026 • All Four Engine Mounts Replaced — September 2025 • Front Muffler Replaced — July 2025 • Alternator Replaced with Overhauled Unit — April 2025 • Cylinder Compressions (September 19, 2026): 77/80, 70/80, 75/80, 76/80 • Oil Filter Cut Open and Inspected at Every Oil Change — No Abnormal Findings • No Recurring Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Complete Engine Logbooks

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH

Prop Model76EM8S5-0-60

Prop Time1683 SNEW

Number of Blades2

Blade CompositionAluminum

Prop Specs• Sensenich 76EM8S5 Two-Blade, Fixed-Pitch Metal Propeller • Serial Number: 35546K • Installed New — June 2002 • Dynamically Balanced — June 2025 (Final Reading: 0.003 IPS) • Dynamically Balanced Again — October 2025 • Inspected and Blades Dressed at Every Annual and 100-Hour Inspection • No Recurring Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Complete Propeller Logbooks Since New • Original FAA Form 8130-3 Included • Maroon Propeller Spinner

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNC355

GPS 1 ManufacturerGARMIN

GPS 1 ModelGNC355

Transponder 1 ManufacturerAPPAREO

Transponder 1 ModelSTRATUS ESG

ADS-B EquippedYes

WAASYes

LPVYes

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• 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

Year Painted1966

Exterior• Exterior Condition Rated 6/10 — Well-Presented for Its Age • Classic White Exterior with Maroon and Gold Accent Striping • Coordinated Maroon and Gold Vertical Stabilizer Design • White Painted Wings and Horizontal Stabilizer • Large Maroon Aircraft Registration Markings • Matching Maroon Propeller Spinner • Chrome Cherokee C Exterior Badging • Traditional Piper Cherokee Exterior Styling • Washed and Waxed — October 2026

Year Interior1966

Number of Seats4

ConfigurationPassenger

Interior• Interior Condition Rated 7.5/10 — Very Good Condition for Its Age • Coordinated Maroon and Burgundy Interior • Two-Tone Maroon Vinyl and Dark Fabric Seat Upholstery • No Tears in Interior Upholstery • Matching Rear Passenger Seating • Matching Maroon Cabin Side Panels • Light-Colored Cabin Headliner • New Carpet Installed — 2025 • Black Instrument Panel • Dual Black Control Yokes • Cabin Sun Visors • Overhead Cabin Lighting and Ventilation • Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harnesses

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

AirworthyYes

Year1966|

ManufacturerPIPER|

ModelCHEROKEE 180|

Serial Number28-2987|

Registration #N8965J|

ConditionUsed|

FlightRulesIFR|

Based atKGIF|

Total Time5,780|

Range600 Nm|

Max Takeoff Weight1,043.26 kg|

Basic Empty Weight611.15 kg|

Useful Load432.11 kg|

Fuel Capacity Volume189.27 L|

Complete LogsYes|

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360-A3A |

Engine Serial NumberRL-20520-36A|

Engine Horsepower134.23 kW|

Engine 1 Time900.1 SMOH |

Engine TBO2000|

Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2023|

Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1011|

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH|

Prop Model76EM8S5-0-60|

Prop Time1683 SNEW |

Number of Blades2|

Blade CompositionAluminum|

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNC355 |

GPS 1 ManufacturerGARMIN|

GPS 1 ModelGNC355|

Transponder 1 ManufacturerAPPAREO|

Transponder 1 ModelSTRATUS ESG|

ADS-B EquippedYes|

WAASYes|

LPVYes|

Year Painted1966|

Year Interior1966|

Number of Seats4|

ConfigurationPassenger|

AirworthyYes|

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1966 PIPER CHEROKEE 180

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