1978 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTH2 Garmin G 5's Avidyne 540 Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Garmin GTX 345 transponder JPI 830 engine monitor Davtron M800 chronometer MAC 1700 radio (stronger output than new garmin radios) Stratus USB charging ports on front panel and rear seats Replaced fuel gauges
fuel pressure gauge oil pressure oil temperature voltmeter and alternator with Mitchell gaugesDescription
Owned since retirement in 2020 and love the airplane but mission changed and bought a Cessna 180. Meticulously maintained personal cruiser. Have upgraded many systems over the years and spared no expense. Has a solid history with all the logbooks.
Engine
Last compressions taken Mar 5, 2026: 1/75, 2/75, 3/76, 4/78, 5/75, 6/74
Interior
Completely refurbished in leather last summer 2025. Added door stewards to both doors. Painted 2002, 7/10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daryl Thompson
trade-a-plane.com
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$230,000
|
Newnan, GA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1978 Piper Cherokee Six (N77VE) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 6,885 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 $230,000.
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 6,885 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 N77VE.
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
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