1965 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAvidyne IFD550 Garmin GNC355 Avidyne AXP340 Garmin G5 PFD Garmin G5 HSI Electronics International CGR-30P Engine monitor The Avidyne combo does provide ADSB-In/Out to view traffic either on the IFD or ForeFlight. I use Garmin pilot which is why the stratus is mounted to the windscreen
Description
IFR ready Cherokee. Electronics International CGR-30P engine monitor, dual Garmin G5s, Avidyne IFD550, Garmin GNC 355, Avidyne AXP340 transponder and TruTrak Autopilot coupled to the IFD550. Annual is due Dec 2026, IFR recertification due Nov 2026. Engine compressions during last annual were 71,73,71,75/80. Fantastic running plane. I used it for my IFR training. Looking to upgrade to something a little bigger or we'd keep it. All logbooks on hand, only the current ones are scanned to PDF at the moment. No accidents. Kept hangared. All AD's up to date.
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A3A
Interior
Great looking paint
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Timothy Lambert
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Fort Worth, TX | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1965 Piper Cherokee (N253WM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,196 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $27,314 to $135,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $130,000.
The Cherokee cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 525 nm (972 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,300 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 5,196 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.
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N253WM.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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