1962 Piper Cherokee 160
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Well-maintained 1962 Piper Cherokee 160 ready for its next owner. Whether you are looking for a reliable tourer, a cross-country platform, or a solid hour-builder, VH-RSC is a fantastic, honest aircraft. Available for viewing and inspection in South Australia.
Comes with fresh annual
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$47,258
$47,179
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South Australia, Australia | Jul 05, 2026 | 12 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 160
This 1962 Piper Cherokee 160 (Vh-rsc) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,730 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 below the market average at $47,258.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (Vh-rsc) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 Vh-rsc against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $63,011–$90,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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