1961 Piper Cherokee 160
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRGarmin GNX375 2- AV-30-C's Digital Tachometer Digital EGT/CHT gauge Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel 2- Bendix/King KX 125 radios
Description
1961 Piper PA-28-160 with factory luggage door. The airframe has 4,276 total hours, with 561 hours since major engine overhaul. The aircraft has had extensive maintenance and upgrades completed. The wing spar inspection AD has been completed and passed, and all applicable ADs are current. Logbooks are complete and orderly. Avionics include a Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS with ADS-B In and Out capability and LPV approaches, a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, dual uAvionix AV-30 flight instruments, and dual Bendix/King KX-125 NAV/COM radios. The panel also includes a digital tachometer and a digital EGT/CHT engine monitoring system. The engine has 561 hours since major overhaul. The propeller has been overhauled, and the aircraft is equipped with a new engine mount, a Plane-Power alternator, and a Reiff engine heater. The aircraft has a factory-installed luggage door. All required airworthiness directives have been complied with. The interior has been recently updated, and the aircraft has new windows. Exterior paint is in good, serviceable condition. Overall, this is a well-maintained and well-equipped Cherokee 160 with a low-time engine, modern avionics, and major inspections and updates already completed.
Engine
Continental O-320 B2B engine with two new cylinders (maybe 2023). 561 SMOH Plane Power alternator Reiff engine heater I'll update this listing when I get back to the plane to check the logs.
Interior
New interior seats, walls and floors 2023 Original headliner
Exterior
paint is in good, serviceable condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grant Erfert
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,000
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Saint Louis, MO | Mar 20, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 160
This 1961 Piper Cherokee 160 (N5057W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,276 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 Cherokee 160 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $47,258 to $109,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $89,000.
The Cherokee 160 cruises at 119 kts (220 km/h) with a range of 474 nm (878 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Cherokee 160 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5057W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N5057W against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $63,375–$93,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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