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1968 Piper Cherokee 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Petaluma, CA, USA

This 1968 Piper Cherokee 180 (N5112L) represents a well-maintained example with recent major investments, making it a turn-key IFR platform. The airframe shows 3,053 total hours with a freshly overhauled Lycoming O-360-A4A engine (62 hours SMOH) completed in March 2024 by Corona Aircraft Engines using new Superior cylinders, camshaft, and lifters, backed by a warranty through March 2026 or 500 hours. The Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller has 1,236 hours since overhaul. Maintained exclusively by a Piper Service Center, the aircraft has a current annual inspection valid through July 2026, with critical ADs complied with, including the wing spar...

Year: 1968

Make: Piper

Series: Cherokee

Model: Cherokee 180

Tail #: N5112L

Serial #: 28-4394

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 996 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 3,053 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 62 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,236 hrs (SOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Logbooks

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection Completed: June 2025, next due July 1st, 2026. Annual inspection complete by a Piper Service Center! New ELT battery installed. Transponder and Pitot-Static Check: June 2024, next due July 1st, 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM

Comms

King KX-155 - NAV/COMM

Autopilot

Piper Wing Leveler - Autopilot with GPS

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B and Out Transponder. Integrated with the 430 to show traffic on the 430. You can also connect your iPad via bluetooth for traffic and weather!

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B and Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B and Out Transponder

PFD

Garmin GI 106B - Course Direction Indicator paired to the 430

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

NEW Exhaust in 2024

Battery

Concorde - NEW battery installed in 2024

Lighting

LED Beacon Light

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes

Wheel Pants

Avionics Master Switch

Pitot Heat

Alternate Static

Panel Lighting

Red Panel Lighting for Night Flying

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Interior is original, but exceptionally clean. The foam in the pilot and co-pilot's seats were replaced in 2024.

Exterior Notes: Paint is original, but is in good condition. Some fading on the cowling, but overall is in good shape. Complete aircraft waxing done by Sonoma Jet Center in February 2025.