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1973 Piper Challenger 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA

This 1973 Piper Challenger 180, registered as N55792, is presented with no known damage history and features a modest IFR panel alongside numerous speed modifications. The aircraft has a total time of 4,551 hours, with the engine showing 975 hours since its major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO. The Sensenich two-blade aluminum propeller has 1,825 hours since new. It carries a useful load of 986 pounds and its next annual inspection is due in November 2026, with the transponder and pitot/static system current and all applicable Airworthiness Directives complied with.

The aircraft is equipped with a Bendix/King KX-155 Nav/Com and KI-209...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Challenger
Model
Challenger 180
Tail #
N55792
Serial #
28-7305471

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,551 hrs
Engine 1 Time
975 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,825 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks dating back to its original airworthiness flight at the factory, professionally scanned and available digitally
Inspection Status
Annual Due Nov 2026, transponder and pitot/static are current, and all ADs complied with

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC Com Radio and GPS (VFR only)

Comms

Bendix/King KX-155 - Nav/Com Radio

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B Transponder with internal WAAS GPS and ADS-B Out and In

ADS-B In

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B Transponder with internal WAAS GPS and ADS-B Out and In

EMS/EIS

Electronics Intl E-4 - EGT system (INOP), digital gauge

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Sigtronics SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

Timer Clock

AstroTech LC-2 - Timer Clock

Digital Tach

Horizon Digital Tach

Heated Pitot Tube

Speed Modifications

Knots2U Gap Seals - and (STC), (STC), (STC), fiberglass (STC)

Lighting System

Wingtip strobe lights, LED beacon and landing lights

Brake System

Pilot's side toe brakes (optional)

Electrical System

Primary electrical cables replaced with copper (STC)

Aircraft Cover

Custom aircraft cover (included with purchase)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A4A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S5 2-blade aluminum prop

Asking Price

$95,000

Aircraft Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 25, 2025: $95,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 25, 2025

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