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1965 Piper Cherokee 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Watkins, CO, USA

This 1965 Piper Cherokee 180, registered as N8858J, presents a well-maintained and recently restored aircraft with approximately 9,700 hours total time on the airframe. Its primary value lies in the extensive recent work, highlighted by a field-overhauled IO-360 engine with only about 50 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and a propeller with 1,600 hours since new (SNEW). The restoration included a comprehensive anti-corrosion inspection with no corrosion or rust detected, and all components were freshly lubricated or treated. The airframe is a straight-wing model not affected by the recent wing spar Airworthiness Directive, and it features a...

Year
1965
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee
Model
Cherokee 180
Tail #
N8858J
Serial #
28-2928

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,200 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
9,700 hrs
Engine 1 Time
50 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,600 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Signed Off In July 2025

Avionics

Audio

New Overhead Audio Panel

ADSB

New ADS-B Tail Beacon

Additional Equipment

Interior Seats And Upholstery

Interior Seats And Upholstery Refinished

Door

New Steward Piston Door

Vortex Generators

Vortex Generators (VG) STC Installed, Significantly Lowering Stall Speed, Increasing Performance And Maneuverability

Fuel Lines

New Fuel Lines

Starter

New Starter

Battery

New Battery

Spark Plugs

New Spark Plugs

Engine Controls

McFarlane - New Engine

Windshield And Windows

New Windshield And Windows

Wingroot Seals

New Wingroot Seals

Tires And Brakes

New Tires And Brakes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2023
Paint Year
2023
Interior Notes
Interior Refurbishing Has Some Nice Features. High Back Seats Are Much More Comfortable Than Standard. If You Take Out The Front Right Seats You're Left With A Very Comfortable Cross Country Airplane For 2 People.
Exterior Notes
Overall The Airframe Was Also Inspected Inside Out, No Corrosion Detected And All Components Have Been Freshly Lubricated Or Painted With Anti-corrosion Agent.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-360

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Watkins, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 7, 2026: $120,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 7, 2026

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$120,000