1972 Piper Cherokee Six for sale

1972 Piper Cherokee Six

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$176,000Good Deal
Location Stratford, ON, Canada
Total Time 3,925 hrs
Engine SMOH 488 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 32-7240131
Reg # C-GFQG Canada
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Piper Autocontrol roll servo not functional

Description

The Piper Cherokee 6 (PA-32) is the legendary "minivan with wings" a title it wears with pride. If you need to move six people, a week’s worth of gear, and maybe a small refrigerator without breaking a sweat, this is your airplane. 3925 Hrs TTAF 488 Hrs SFRM LYCOMING IO-540 71 Hrs SPOH HARTZELL HC-C2YK-1BF Garmin GNC355 Garmin 430w Garmin GTX330 EDM 800 Engine Monitor 1,431 lb useful load New Battery 2017 Dual USB ports Why choose a Cherokee 6? Because "useful load" isn't just a spec, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re hauling the whole family to the islands or flying a heavy cargo mission, the PA-32 is famous for its massive 4-foot wide cabin and the iconic rear double doors that make loading effortless. It’s stable, forgiving, and feels like a much larger aircraft in the air. Minor damage to baggage door from blowing open **happened while on the ground, new baggage door installed.

Engine

EDM 800 Engine Monitor

Propeller

Overhauled 2019

Interior

New Carpets. New Headliner included in box.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Apex Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$176,000
Apex Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$179,098 *
GBP £133,013
Apex Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$181,427

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee Six

This 1972 Piper Cherokee Six (C-GFQG) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 3,925 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 $176,000.

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 3,925 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: 3,925 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

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GFQG) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stratford, ON, Canada

CA

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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 C-GFQG against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$195,000
Range: $175,000 — $207,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-10%
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