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1973 Piper Challenger 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This 1973 Piper PA28-180 Cherokee Challenger, registration C-FTCK, is a unique transitional model produced only in 1973, combining the longer Hershey bar wings with the wider Archer fuselage, panel, and horizontal stabilizer. The airframe has accumulated 3994 total hours, with the 180 HP Lycoming O-360 engine having just 214 hours since a major overhaul completed by Aero Recip on December 7, 2017. The Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60 propeller also has 214 hours since overhaul by Western Prop in 2017. The seller states no damage history, no hail, no corrosion, and all logs are available with all ADs complied with. The annual inspection was completed...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Challenger
Model
Challenger 180
Tail #
C-FTCK
Serial #
287305534

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Useful Load
959 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,994 hrs
Engine 1 Time
214 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
214 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Done April 2025

Avionics

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Nav/Com/G/S

GPS

Garmin 196 - GPS

Audio

Sigtronics SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

EMS

Electronics International EGT

Additional Equipment

Transponder

King KT 76A - KT Transponder

ELT

Artex ELT

Push to Talk

Rudder Trim

Wheel Pants

Ground Service Plug

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
5/10
Interior Notes
New Seat Upholstery
Exterior Notes
White with Red/Maroon trim

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A3A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-60

Asking Price

$80,000

Aircraft Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $80,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 16, 2026: $90,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Dec 31, 2025: $100,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Dec 31, 2025

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