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1973 Piper Challenger 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Oxnard, CA, USA

The 1973 Piper Challenger 180, registered as N15142, presents with approximately 4,800 hours total time on the airframe. Its engine has 550 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), with recent compression readings of 78,74,76,76 at the last annual, and the propeller has 2,500 hours since overhaul (SPOH). The aircraft has a useful load of 991 pounds and is configured for four seats.

This aircraft has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, with a new exterior paint job and a completely renewed interior including carpet and seats at ArtCraft in Santa Maria, all completed in 2024. All windows were also replaced at that time, and the aircraft is...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Cherokee
Model
Challenger 180
Tail #
N15142
Serial #
28-7305028

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,800 hrs
Engine 1 Time
550 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,500 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
I Have All Logs And Can Send On Request

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

EMS

Garmin GI 275 - GI Engine Analyzer

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot With Electric Trim

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 350c - GMA Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Lighting

Whelen LED - LEDs Throughout, Wing Tip Landing Lights

Speed Modifications

Knots2U Speed Mods - Fairings And Kits Installed, Wing Root Fairing

Windows

All New Windows Put In As Well At That Time

Flight Data Transfer

Garmin FlightStream 510

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Carpet And Seats Re Done At Artcraft In Santa Maria. New Interior Trim Installed 2024.
Exterior Notes
Painted In 2024, K2U Speed Mods, Whelen LED Lights, New Stabilator And Wing Tips, All Windows Replaced 2024.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$170,000

Aircraft Location

Oxnard, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 22, 2026: $170,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 22, 2026

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