1978 Piper Cherokee Six for sale

1978 Piper Cherokee Six

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$251,000
Location CYPRESS, TX
Total Time 4,288 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,246 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 32-7840025
Reg # N9028K
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

GNC 255 Nav/ Com (2020) GMA 350C (2020) Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (2020) JPI EDM 900 PRIMARY (2021) Garmin G3X Touch (2025) Garmin 750Xi (2025)

Description

Beautiful PA32-300 with new paint, interior, garmin 500 autopilot, and newly upgraded panel with G3X Touch and 750Xi. Refurbished A/C works, and belts and pulleys have been upgraded with Piper Alternator Drive Belt Conversion Kit (part #757=310). Excellent XC, IFR capable bird ready for your next adventure. Hangar kept at KDWH and includes Bruce's Custom Cover for trips. All logbooks complete and available for review.

Engine

IO-540-KIG5 300 HP Overhauled by Airmark 11/19/2002.

Interior

New paint by Murmer Aviation 2024 New leather interior 2022

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

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JAMES Hitchcock
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$251,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee Six

This 1978 Piper Cherokee Six (N9028K) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 4,288 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 $251,000.

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 4,288 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: 4,288 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
153 kts (283 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Ceiling
16,250 ft (4,953 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,510 lbs (685 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
84 gal (318 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee Six

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee Six. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N9028K.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CYPRESS, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

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 N9028K against the NTSB accident database.

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