1974 Piper Cherokee Six for sale

1974 Piper Cherokee Six

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000within typical asking range
Location Calgary, AB, Canada
Total Time 5,210 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,064 hrs
Seats 7
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GN480 GPS / NAV / Com || Garmin G500 PFD Navigation & Terrain Database || Garmin G500 EFIS & S-TEC System || Electric Trim || Garmin GTX345 Transponder || Pitot / Static System || GDU 620 Display || GDC 74A ADC || GRS 77 AHRS || GMU 44 Magnetometer || GTP 59 Temperature Probe || GTX 345 ADS-B in/out Transponder || Roll Servo + Pitch Servo || Transducer || Turn Coordinator || Remote Annunciator || GNS 480

Description

This Piper Cherokee Six has been reliably flown and maintained for decades by its passionate owners, who are ready to pass the aircraft on to new owners and new travels.

C-GZNG is a dependable, turnkey aircraft; ready to fly on the whim of any pilot. The aircraft is fully airworthy following its May 2025 annual inspection and records have been kept up to date under current ownership.

Inspection

Annual Inspection completed May 2025

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
King Airways
controller.com
$195,000
King Airways
aviationtrader.com.au
$201,012
$195,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee Six

This 1974 Piper Cherokee Six is a 7-seat single engine piston with 5,210 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $74,309 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $195,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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 5,210 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: 5,210 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Calgary, AB, 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.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $178,925–$195,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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