Piper
1966 Piper Cherokee 6/260
$79,000
1966 · 5,104 h · Canada
Dealer
PiperOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · United States
PA-32-260 Cherokee Six
- Seats
- 6 6
- Power
- 302 hp225 kW
- Cruise
- 147 kt272 km/h
About the PA-32-260 Cherokee Six
The Piper Aircraft PA-32-260 Cherokee Six is a single-engine light aircraft featuring a fixed landing gear configuration. Suited for private transport, air taxi assignments, bush flying, and medevac roles, the machine typically accommodates a single pilot and offers generous seating.
Developed to fulfill demand for a roomier alternative to existing four-seat designs, the prototype achieved its maiden flight in the early sixties prior to attaining official certification. Distinctive features include a nose luggage compartment situated ahead of the cabin and wide rear double doors designed to ease the loading of cargo and travelers alike.
This page covers the Piper PA-32-260, PA-32-260 (Cherokee Six 260): the same aircraft under other designations.
The PA-32-260 Cherokee Six is a variant of the Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six. Other variants: PA-32-301, PA-32RT-300.
PA-32-260 Cherokee Six prices
25 for sale now1970 · 4,840 h
USD- Low
- $138,000
- Typical
- $158,000
- High
- $182,000
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4,750 | $105,000 | $120,000 | $139,000 |
| 1970 | 4,840 | $138,000 | $158,000 | $182,000 |
| 1975 | 4,840 | $182,000 | $208,000 | $241,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4,650 | £68,000 | £88,000 | £114,000 |
| 1970 | 4,750 | £89,000 | £116,000 | £150,000 |
| 1975 | 4,840 | £118,000 | £152,000 | £197,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4,650 | €83,000 | €108,000 | €139,000 |
| 1970 | 4,750 | €109,000 | €141,000 | €183,000 |
| 1975 | 4,840 | €144,000 | €186,000 | €241,000 |
PA-32-260 Cherokee Six running costs
$380 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $10,343 | $13,284 | $15,590 |
| Oil | $242 | $302 | $393 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Insurance | $1,974 | $2,496 | $3,018 |
| Depreciation | $3,311 | $6,621 | $9,932 |
| Total | $26,120 | $38,044 | $49,975 |
| Per hour | $261 | $380 | $500 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming IO-540-K1A5
- Power
- 302 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 13.7 – 17.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
- Value lost a year
- 3.6%
PA-32-260 Cherokee Six for sale now
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Piper
1966 Piper Cherokee 6/260
$79,000
1966 · 5,104 h · Canada
Dealer
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1974 Piper Cherokee 6/300
$80,000
1974 · 8,786 h · United States
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1966 Piper Cherokee 6/300
$89,800
1966 · 6,429 h · United States
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1967 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six
$107,500
1967 · 5,838 h · United States
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1969 Piper Cherokee 6/300
$125,000
1969 · 5,070 h · United States
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1972 Piper Cherokee 6/300
$130,000
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