1975 Piper Cherokee for sale

1975 Piper Cherokee

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$115,000
Location Manassas, VA
Engine SMOH 587 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7615026
Reg # N4539X
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AUDIO PANEL Avidyne AMX240 AUTOPILOT S-TEC System 20 EFIS Aspen EFD1000 E5 GPS / COMM / NAV Avidyne IFD 550 / IFD 440 (WAAS) TRANSPONDER Avidyne AXP340 w/ Skytrax 100B (ADS-B In and Out)

Description

This turnkey Piper Warrior is highly upgraded, priced to sell, and ready for it's next owner: • 160 HP Engine Upgrade via STC • Extensive Avionics Upgrades: S-TEC 20 Autopilot, Aspen EFD1000, Avidyne IFD 550/440 GPS w/ WAAS, Avidyne APX340 Transponder w/ ADS-B In and Out • 2020 Engine Overhaul and Strong Compressions: 530 SMOH Asking $115,000.

Engine

160 HP Upgrade via STC

Interior

4 passenger interior. Seats finished in tan leather.

Exterior

Two-tone split base with black and gold. Silver and gold accent stripes.

Modifications / STCs

4 Place Intercom

Wheel Fairings (not installed, but will convey with aircraft)

Overhead Vent System

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
AeroSolutions
trade-a-plane.com
$115,000
AeroSolutions
controller.com
$115,000
AeroSolutions
aviationtrader.com.au
$118,546
AeroSolutions
controlleremea.co.uk
$117,092 *
GBP £86,912

* 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

This 1975 Piper Cherokee (N4539X) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 23 Cherokee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $115,000.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (JAGMAG ENTERPRISES LLC)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
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

Registered Owner

JAGMAG ENTERPRISES LLC

Registration Address

CLIFTON, VA

Certificate Issued

2024-05-07

Airworthiness

1975-10-17

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Manassas, VA

Seller reported 115 more aircraft in VA →

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

1 incident found in NTSB database for N4539X.
accident none
1986-08-15
JACKSONVILLE, FL

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

Price History

3 price events · sources: aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk, trade-a-plane.com

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