1966 Piper Cherokee for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$72,000
Location Lakeville, MN
Total Time 3,190 hrs
Engine SMOH 915 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N4697R
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

3190Hrs Total Time 0-320-E2A (150Hp) 915Hrs TSMOH Garmin 530W GPS/Nav/Com 4 place intercom Power-flow exhaust Nice paint and interior Excellent time builder

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$72,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Cherokee

This 1966 Piper Cherokee (N4697R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,190 hours on the airframe. There are currently 23 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $72,000.

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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/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 3,190 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: 3,190 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
525 nm (972 km)
Ceiling
14,300 ft (4,359 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N4697R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lakeville, MN

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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.

We'll check N4697R against the NTSB accident database.

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