1973 Piper Cherokee 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1973 Piper Cherokee 180 Challenger (N16320) presents a well-equipped example of the unique 1973-only transition model between the Cherokee 180 and Archer series. The aircraft features 3,441 total hours with a Lycoming O-360 engine showing 1,240 hours since major overhaul, matched by a fixed-pitch two-blade propeller with identical time since overhaul. The Challenger variant incorporates distinctive design elements including longer Hershey bar wings, the wider Archer horizontal stabilizer, and an Archer-style panel and fuselage - features that make this model particularly desirable among knowledgeable buyers.

The avionics suite includes a King KMA 20 audio panel with 3LMB, dual Nav/coms (KX 155 digital and KX 170B analog), KI 209 glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator, KR 85 ADF with BFO, KN 64 digital DME, and KY 76A transponder with Mode C. Additional features include electric trim, dual yoke-mounted PTT buttons, and a Davtron digital temp/OAT/volts gauge. The interior shows light green fabric and vinyl seats with matching carpet (rated 7/10), while the exterior sports a white fuselage with red wings and blue trim (also rated 7/10). With a useful load of 998 lbs and 50-gallon fuel capacity, this Sacramento-based aircraft comes with complete logs, no damage history, and an annual due in June 2026. The aircraft has been hangared for the past 30 years with no corrosion issues reported.