Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer.
Pilots tend to develop some degree of affection for the airplanes in which they train for their private pilot certificates. Often they consider buying a similar aircraft after their training is complete, though they typically wish for more horsepower to boost cruising speed and load-carrying capacity.
To keep such pilots interested and fill a perceived gap in their product range, Piper added the 180 hp version of its popular Cherokee. More powerful than the average trainer, the 180 also is more capable overall without increasing its operating costs by much over lower-powered versions.
The PA-28-180 is meant to offer pilots a step up from trainer or “starter” airplanes that cannot always accomplish their missions when they involve family travel or carrying lots of cargo. Many find this version of Piper’s venerable model just right for personal use—fast enough while still operating economically.
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This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180 has 5,161 hours on the airframe and 775 since overhaul on its 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine. Its VFR panel includes a King KMA 20 audio panel, King KX 170B nav/com, KX 145 nav/com, Narco AT 155 transponder, Sigtronics four-plane intercom, Nelco 911 Loran, Hobbs meter, and electronics International temperature gauge.
Pilots looking for a reliable, sturdy aircraft for time building or personal travel should consider this 1965 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer, which is available for $82,567 on AircraftForSale.
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