1974 Piper Cherokee Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Piper Cherokee Cruiser (PA-28-140) aircraft available for private hire at Archerfield Airport, Brisbane.
The wet hire rate for the aircraft is $270 inclusive of GST per hour.
Discounted hourly wet hire rates are available by purchasing bulk hour packages comprising of 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 hours.
For more information about pricing and bookings, visit our website: 160 horsepower, normally-aspirated piston engine (O-320-D2A)
Electronic ignition (SIM4P) Dual EFIS (AV-30-C)
GPS Navigator / ADS-B In & Out Transponder (GNX-375)
VHF Communications Transceiver (TY-96A)
VHF Communications Transceiver (KY-197A)
Audio Selector Panel / Intercom (PMA7000MS-CD)
Engine Analyser / Fuel Flow Computer (EDM-830)
Course Deviation Indicator (KI-206)
Clock / Timer / G-Meter / Voltmeter / USB Charge (GT-50)
Voltmeter / Ammeter (VA-1A) The GPS Navigator (GNX-375) is connected to the following avionics:
Dual EFIS (AV-30-C)
Course Deviation Indicator (KI-206)
Engine Analyser / Fuel Flow Computer (EDM-830)
The vacuum pump and system have been removed as there are no longer any vacuum driven instruments installed in the aeroplane.
The plane is not fitted with an autopilot or VOR / ILS navigation receiver.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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Queensland, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee Cruiser
This 1974 Piper Cherokee Cruiser (VH-UQJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 2 Cherokee Cruiser aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $98,000 to $98,000.
The Cherokee Cruiser 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Cherokee Cruiser — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-UQJ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 VH-UQJ against the NTSB accident database.
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