1978 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGNC 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JAMES Hitchcock
trade-a-plane.com
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$251,000
|
CYPRESS, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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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 N9028K.
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.
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