1965 Piper Cherokee Six for sale

1965 Piper Cherokee Six

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$80,000Good Deal
Location Lemont Furnace, PA
Total Time 3,298 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,920 hrs
Seats 7
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

KX175B ADSB Out

Description

Piper Cherokee Six, PA-32-260 Lyc. O-540-E4B5 Engine Hartzell HC-C2YK Prop TT: 3298.67 hr TSOH: 1920.70 hr Prop Overhaul: 502.70 hr Panel: Dual King NKX175B Nav-Coms With Single Glide-slope King Audio Panel Stratus ES/ESG Transponder ADSB Out Piper auto-control 2 autopilot Wheel Fairings Original Paint and Interior Always Hangared Damage History: Previous dent on bottom of the left wing from slipping off jack. Dent was repaired and repair instructions were provided by Piper Engineering. Annual: Last annual was 09/2025 and no issues found. Plane is airworthy.

Engine

Hartzell HC-C2YK Prop

Propeller

Hartzell HC-C2YK

Interior

Always Hangared

Exterior

and Interior Always Hangared Damage History: Previous dent on bottom of the left wing from slipping off jack

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Bud Neckerauer
barnstormers.com
$80,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee Six

This 1965 Piper Cherokee Six is a 7-seat single engine piston with 3,298 hours on the airframe. There are currently 48 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $80,000.

The Cherokee Six cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,250 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 3,298 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,298 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
153 kts (283 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Ceiling
16,250 ft (4,953 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,510 lbs (685 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
84 gal (318 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee Six

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee Six. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lemont Furnace, PA

Seller reported 95 more aircraft in PA →

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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$165,000
Range: $80,000 — $229,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-52%
Great Deal

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