1979 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Garmin Panel 1979 Cherokee 6/300: Garmin G3X, GTN 750XI, GFC 500, Paint & Interior 2023.
Engine
Engine: 1742 SMOH (Penn Yann) in 2007
Propeller
Prop: 69 SPOH (H&H) in 2025
Interior
Interior: Grey Leather (2023)
Exterior
Paint: Grey, Blue, Black (2023)
Inspection
Annual Completed 07/25/2025 Missing Airframe Logs (1979-2001) Complete Engine Logs Wing Spar AD completed 2022
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
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Charlie Kuhn (703)-801-5626
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Leesburg, VA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Kuhn Aviation
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Garmin Panel
globalplanesearch.com
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Leesburg, VA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Kuhn Aviation
controller.com
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Leesburg, VA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Kuhn Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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Leesburg, Virginia, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Kuhn Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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Leesburg, VA | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1979 Piper Cherokee Six (N79PX) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 5,838 hours on the airframe. There are currently 48 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $495,000.
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 5,838 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
CRITICAL CRAFT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Registration Address
CHARLOTTE HALL, MD
Certificate Issued
2022-11-15
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N79PX.
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