1966 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1966 Piper Cherokee Six 260 (PA-32-260) Total Time: 4,747 hrs Engine: 1,356 SMOH (2000-hr TBO) with engine heater Prop: Hartzell 2-blade, 783 SMOH Useful Load: Nearly 1,600 lbs Well-maintained Cherokee Six 260 that has always been hangared and has never been used as a trainer. A true six-place, high-utility aircraft with excellent load-carrying capability and range. IFR certified. Capable of flight planning 132 knots for six hours. Fuel: 84 gallons total • 25 gallons each main • 17 gallons each tip Flight Controls: • Electric trim • Pilot yoke buttons for transmit, trim, and autopilot disengage • Co-pilot yoke push-to-talk button Avionics/Panel: • Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM • Narco MK-12D NAV/COM • Garmin FlightStream 210 • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel • Genesys (S-Tec) DFC/52 2-axis autopilot with altitude hold and electric trim integration • Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out • Garmin GPS 15 • Two panel-mounted USB charging ports Exterior: Paint is very good overall, glossy and presentable. There are some paint cracks on the cowling consistent with age, but the paint remains in good condition and has a very nice shine. Solid, capable, and nicely equipped Cherokee Six with proven performance and modern avionics-ready for family travel, hauling, or cross-country flying.
Engine
1,356 SMOH (2000-hr TBO) with engine heater
Exterior
Paint is very good overall, glossy and presentable
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Terry John
trade-a-plane.com
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$132,500
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Hagerstown, MD | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1966 Piper Cherokee Six (N121S) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 4,747 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 $132,500.
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 4,747 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N121S.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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