1976 Piper Cherokee 6 300hp for sale

1976 Piper Cherokee 6 300hp

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$156,369
Location Queensland, Australia
Total Time 8,450 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # VH-DDJ Australia
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

IO-540

Hours Remaining 1475

Due Overhaul 27/08/29

Prop

Hours Remaining 1550

Due Overhaul 10/12/29 Garmin 430W

Garmin 340 Audio Panel

UHF

Transponder

JP450 Fuel Scan

Piper 11B Auto Pilot

6 Place Intercom

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

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$156,369
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 6 300hp

This 1976 Piper Cherokee 6 300hp (VH-DDJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,450 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $156,369.

The Cherokee 6 300hp 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. With 8,450 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: 8,450 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
★ Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 6 300hp — 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-DDJ) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Queensland, Australia

AU

Seller reported

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 VH-DDJ against the NTSB accident database.

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