1972 Piper Cherokee
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin Aera 660 GPS Apareo Stratus ADSB Transponder with WAAS GPS Receiver King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. Indicator King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 208 VOR/LOC Indicator King KA 134 Audio Panel with Remote 3 Light Marker Century 1 Auto Pilot Electric Trim Hypervox 4 Place Intercom with PTT’s
Description
Maintenance Condition: Useful Load 958.74 Lbs. Transponder Cert. 2016 Annual Inspection December 2024 Due January 2026
Exterior: All Over White with Sky Blue and Medium Blue
Interior: Gray Vinyl and Cloth
Including: One Piece Windshield Wing Root Speed Fairings Rudder Fin Cap/Strobe Fairing Flap, Aileron, Flap Fuselage & Stabilizer Gap Seals Met Co Air Wing Tips Challenger Aviation Products Air Filter Sky Tec Starter Cooper Electrical Starting Cables LED Navigation Lights and LED Landing Light Hobbs Meter and EGT Gage Wheel Pants
Interior
Gray Vinyl and Cloth
Exterior
All Over White with Sky Blue and Medium Blue
Inspection
Useful Load 958.74 Lbs. Transponder Cert. 2016 Annual Inspection December 2024 Due January 2026
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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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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Call for price
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$69,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$69,950
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee
This 1972 Piper Cherokee (N2678T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,802 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,950.
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 8,802 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
TEKFORCE LLC
Registration Address
BOCA RATON, FL
Certificate Issued
2026-02-15
Airworthiness
1971-10-11
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N2678T.