1975 Piper Cherokee for sale

1975 Piper Cherokee

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$70,000Great Deal
Location Milton, FL
Total Time 6,570 hrs
Engine SMOH 929 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7525274
Reg # N1071X
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Garmin/GMA 340 audio panel TKM MX300 Stratus by Appareo Trig/Com1 Logbooks are in document section

and can be found on my website by following this link: https://www.rksaviation.com/aircraft/Piper-PA-28-140-N1071X

Description

1975 Piper, A Great! aircraft for a time builder or School. Just got a fresh annual, and ready to fly! Logbooks are in document section, and can be found on my website by following this link:

Engine

Engine was rebuilt in 2017. Just got a fresh annual, and ready to fly! Propeller has been replaced with a freshly overhauled one. Logbooks are in document section, and can be found on my website by following this link: https://www.rksaviation.com/aircraft/Piper-PA-28-140-N1071X

Interior

Just got a fresh annual, and ready to fly! Exterior is in great condition, Fresh Paint and Clear Coat. Interior, Is in fair condition, needs a little TLC.

Inspection

fresh annual

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

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$70,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee

This 1975 Piper Cherokee (N1071X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,570 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 $70,000.

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 6,570 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: 6,570 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 N1071X.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Milton, FL

Seller reported 1084 more aircraft in FL →

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 N1071X against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$77,500
Range: $73,750 — $81,250
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-10%
Good Deal

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