1977 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
For sale is this rare late model Cherokee 6/260 with club seating, low time engine & prop, modern avionics and clean cosmetics! Fresh out of annual this clean 6/260 has it all! Only 270 hours on the engine and prop with the Aspen PFD, WAAS Garmin GPS, JPI Engine Monitor and STEC Autopilot! Hangared No Damage History Complete Logbooks Consistently Flying - almost 100 hours flown last year! All logbooks, 337s, more pictures and walk around video available on request!
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PreFlight Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$219,000
$229,000
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Perry, GA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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PreFlight Aviation
controller.com
|
$219,000
$229,000
|
Perry, GA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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PreFlight Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$225,753
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Perry, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
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PreFlight Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$223,046 *
GBP £165,652
|
Perry, GA | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1977 Piper Cherokee Six (N1981H) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 6,392 hours on the airframe. There are currently 48 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $219,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/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 6,392 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.
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Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1981H.
Location & Ownership
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 N1981H against the NTSB accident database.