1977 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: - Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD - Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM - Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/Bluetooth - Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather Data Link - STEC 50 2-Axis Autopilot - JPI 830 Engine Monitor - King KLN 90B GPS - King KX-155 NAV/COMM (The display works, just doesn't show up properly in the pictures due to the camera frame rate) - King KMA 24 Audio Panel - PS Engineering PM 1000 II Intercom - BFG WX-8 Stormscope Modifications/Additional Items: - Electric Trim - Factory Zinc Chromate Corrosion Protection - LP Aero Plastics One-Piece Windshield - Knots 2 U Aileron, Stabilator and Flap Gap Seals - Knots 2 U Flap Hinge Fairings - Knots 2 U Wing Root Fairings - Knots 2 U Main Landing Gear Fairing Kit - LED Landing Light - Concorde Battery installed 02/2026 - Bogert Battery Box Modification Copper Cables Kit - Cabin Air Fan - Standby Alternator - Brackett Air Filter - Causey Aviation Aileron Hinge Assemblies
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-540-E4B5 - 260HP - 270 hours SMOH - Overhauled by Watson Aero in 2018 with NEW cylinders, NEW camshaft lifters - Compressions: 77/80, 78/80, 77/80, 77/80, 76/80, 79/80 - Iridium Spark Plugs installed 02/2025 Propeller: Hartzell 3-blade Constant Speed - 269 hours SMOH
Interior
8/10 - Complete interior replacement done in 1998. One piece windshield installed in 2002. All new side windows installed in 2015.
Exterior
8/10 - Very clean paint
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PreFlight Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$219,000
$229,000
|
Perry, GA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
|
PreFlight Aviation
controller.com
|
$219,000
$229,000
|
Perry, GA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
PreFlight Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$225,753
|
Perry | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
|
PreFlight Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$223,808 *
GBP £165,652
|
Perry, GA | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | 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 49 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $74,309 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $195,536–$233,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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