1963 Piper Cherokee 160
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin G5. Garmin GNX 375. Standard six-pack instruments. GT-50 USB clock. King KI-209 CDI
King KI-214 CDI King KX-175B/170B Nav/Com.Description
6 SMOH. This 1963 Cherokee is a great training platform, fitted for both VFR and IFR operations. It is equipped with a Garmin G5 attitude indicator paired with a Garmin GNS 375 GPS. The GNS 375 additionally provides transponder functionality, ADS-B In/Out, and Bluetooth connectivity with an electronic flight bag. The engine was overhauled by Triad Aviation in June 2026 and is currently under warranty. An extensive annual was completed in July 2026. The interior was redone in June 2025. IFR inspections current and all ADs complied with. A complete exhaust system replacement was done February 2025. Aircraft is kept hangered. Aircraft logbooks are complete dating back to 1963.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-D2A 160 HP. 6 SMOH Engine overhauled by Triad Aviation in June 2026, under warranty.
Interior
New, custom leather interior and carpets completed in June 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garrett Jackson
trade-a-plane.com
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$105,000
|
Liberty, North Carolina | Jul 28, 2026 | 16 days | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 160
This 1963 Piper Cherokee 160 (N5744W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,286 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 Cherokee 160 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $47,873 to $109,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $105,000.
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 N5744W.
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
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