Piper Cherokee Six Aircraft in Australia

Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.

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The Piper Cherokee Six (PA-32-260/300) is the original fixed-gear PA-32 — a six-seat single built 1965-1979 with a big cabin, double cargo doors and either a 260 hp or 300 hp Lycoming. It cruises around 145 knots and is the most affordable way into a six-seat Piper, prized for utility, freight and skydiving roles thanks to its big rear door.

Piper Cherokee Six aircraft for sale

2 used Piper Cherokee Six aircraft for sale in Australia · 7-seat · Used median asking $189,000 · updated yesterday

Piper Cherokee Six Specifications

Model spec

The Piper Cherokee Six is a 7-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 142–163 kt (263–302 km/h), a range of 800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km), and a useful load of 1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg).

Performance
Cruise142–163 kt (263–302 km/h)
Max Speed153–170 kt (283–315 km/h)
Range800–950 nm (1,482–1,759 km)
Service Ceiling16,000–20,000 ft (4,877–6,096 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower300 HP
Fuel Capacity84.0–102.0 gal (318–386 L)
Fuel Burn14.0–15.0 GPH (53–57 L/h)
TBO2,000 hrs
Weights & Seats
Seats6–7
Max Gross Weight3,400–3,600 lbs (1,542–1,633 kg)
Useful Load1,360–1,510 lbs (617–685 kg)
Production1965–2005

Piper Cherokee Six for Sale

Piper Cherokee Six asking prices range from $74,309 to $360,000, with a median of $189,000 (market reference $175,000).

1977 Piper Cherokee Six

1977 Piper Cherokee Six for sale
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Piper Cherokee Six

Piper Cherokee Six for sale
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Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Piper Cherokee Six Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Saratoga 1980–2009 6 163 kts (302 km/h) 950 nm (1,759 km) 1,360 lbs (617 kg) $119K – $575K Choose a fixed-gear Cherokee Six for simplicity and a wide cargo door; a Lance or Saratoga SP for retractable speed; and a Saratoga II HP (300 hp) or II TC (turbo) for the newest, best-equipped six-seaters. See the live range and median above. 92
Lance — 6 142 kts (263 km/h) 875 nm (1,620 km) 1,500 lbs (680 kg) $79K – $249K Buy a Lance if you want six seats with retractable-gear speed at a lower price than a later Saratoga SP. Consider the fixed-gear Cherokee Six for simpler maintenance, or step up to the Saratoga for its refined tapered wing and newer avionics. 17

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Piper Cherokee Six Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Cherokee Six cost? Used Cherokee Six prices: $74K – $360K, average $189K (median $189K); market reference $175K, across 39 priced of 2 active listings.

Piper Cherokee Six Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper Cherokee Six Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (14.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$8,680/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$20,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$150/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 2,000 hrs)$32,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Piper Cherokee Six Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$570K $449K $328K
$328K
$397K
$399K
$382K
$414K
$475K
$395K
$440K
$439K
$570K
’97
’00
’02
’04
’06

Lowest around $327,595 (1997 models) · highest around $570,270 (2007). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Piper Cherokee Six

Buying a Piper Cherokee Six comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

Spar AD; O-540/IO-540 time; cargo-door wear; corrosion; logbooks. vs Saratoga: Cherokee Six = fixed gear, simpler, cheaper; Saratoga = retractable + refinements.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Cherokee Six

How many seats does a Piper Cherokee Six have?
Up to seven — two in front and a cabin that can be fitted with four or five more seats. The wide cabin and large cargo doors make it a favorite for families, jump operations and light hauling, and seats are easily removed to carry bulky loads.
What is the difference between the PA-32-260 and PA-32-300?
They share the same airframe; the difference is engine power. The PA-32-260 uses a 260 hp Lycoming O-540, while the PA-32-300 uses the 300 hp IO-540 for stronger climb and a higher useful load. The 300 is the more sought-after of the two for serious hauling.
Is the Cherokee Six the same as the Saratoga?
They are closely related PA-32 fixed-gear six-seaters. The Cherokee Six is the original straight-wing design; the later Saratoga modernized it with a tapered wing, updated panel and a retractable-gear option (the Saratoga SP). For pure value and simplicity, buyers often choose the Cherokee Six.

Piper Cherokee Six Inventory by Country

United States34
Canada7
United Kingdom4
Australia2
Poland1

Piper Cherokee Six by Price

Under $100k8
Under $200k72
Under $300k106
Under $500k157

Piper Cherokee Six by Decade

1970s1

Recently Sold Piper Cherokee Six

1979 Cherokee Six$209,900
1978 Cherokee Six$146,487
1967 Cherokee Six$116,592
1978 Cherokee Six$131,540
Cherokee Six$159,000
2005 Cherokee Six$299,000

Piper Cherokee Six Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Cherokee Six. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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