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1973 Piper Challenger 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Marion, IN, USA

This 1973 Piper Challenger 180, registration N56289, presents with a total airframe time of 3,060 hours and features a mid-time engine with 1,187 hours SMOH by Penn Yan Aero Service and a propeller with 1,872 hours SPOH. The aircraft has no damage history and received a comprehensive new exterior paint job completed on March 31, 2025, involving acid etching, two primer coats, and three finish coats, with all control surfaces balanced. It is equipped with ADS-B Out via a uAvionix Sky-Beacon, a KX 155 COM/NAV, KT76A transponder, KN 64 DME, and an AMR-350 audio panel, making it fully IFR capable.

The interior is noted for its newer carpets and...

Year: 1973

Make: Piper

Series: PA-28

Model: Challenger 180

Tail #: N56289

Serial #: 28-7305564

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 976 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 3,060 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,187 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,872 hrs (SPOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Since New

Inspection Status: Recent Annual

Avionics

Audio

AMR-350 - TSO Audio Panel

Comms

KX 155 - KX TSO COM1/NAV1

GPS

KN 64 - KN DME

ADS-B Out

KT76A - Transponder, (Strobe)

Additional Equipment

Push-To-Talk

Dual Push-To-Talk Pilot Side

Brakes

Toe-Brakes

Navigation

VOR With Glide Slope

Electrical System

Master Battery, Avionics Master, Panel Lights

Trim System

Electric Trim, Rudder Trim

Ventilation

Cabin Fan With Hi/Md/Lw

Power Outlet

Auxiliary Port 12V Plug

Heating System

Cabin Heat/Defrost (Works Good)

Intercom System

4-Place VOX Intercom System

Lighting

Wingtip Strobe, Tail Beacon Strobe (Uvianox), LED Nose Landing Light, LED Left Pulse (Wig/Wag), LED Left Solid Landing Light, LED Right Solid Landing Light

Modifications

New Door Window STC, Door Steward STC, Luggage Door Strut Kit STC Bracket, Air Filter STC, RMD Fiberglass Wingtips

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year: 2025

Interior Notes: Newer Carpets. Upholstery Looks Very Good, Especially Rear Baggage And Rear Bucket Seats With No Rips Or Tears. Front Seats Show Usual Wear But Still Look Very Good And Provide Good Comfort.