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Piper PA32

Seats
6 6
Power
302 hp225 kW
Cruise
147 kt272 km/h

About the Piper PA32

The Piper Piper PA32 is a single-engine, fixed-gear light aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft. Designed with a low-wing layout, it functions as a versatile utility vehicle capable of accommodating up to seven occupants on board, making it well-suited for private pilots, charter operations, and small business owners requiring comfort and space for long-distance travel.

Initially launched in the mid-1960s as a stretched development of the Piper Cherokee family, the model became commonly known as the Cherokee Six. Over time, the series expanded to include various modifications such as higher-horsepower engines, retractable landing gear configurations under the Saratoga name, and turbocharged variants like the Turbo Saratoga SP and Saratoga II TC. Notable design updates throughout its lifespan incorporated dual doors for easier cargo loading and cabin access, cementing its enduring reputation for reliability and robust performance across multiple aviation missions.

Piper PA32 prices

38 for sale now

1990 · 3,690 h

USD
Low
$218,000
Typical
$242,000
High
$279,000
By year built · United States · USD
BuiltHoursLowTypicalHigh
19755,560$135,000$149,000$172,000
19805,560$156,000$173,000$199,000
19853,400$191,000$212,000$244,000
19903,690$218,000$242,000$279,000
19952,430$265,000$294,000$338,000
20002,170$310,000$344,000$396,000
20052,110$359,000$398,000$459,000
By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
BuiltHoursLowTypicalHigh
19755,280£74,000£93,000£116,000
19805,260£86,000£108,000£134,000
19853,390£104,000£131,000£164,000
19903,690£119,000£150,000£187,000
19952,430£145,000£182,000£227,000
20002,090£170,000£214,000£267,000
20052,060£197,000£248,000£309,000
By year built · Euro countries · EUR
BuiltHoursLowTypicalHigh
19759,090€102,000€128,000€160,000
19805,860€124,000€156,000€195,000
19852,640€158,000€199,000€248,000
19952,380€213,000€268,000€334,000
20002,380€246,000€310,000€386,000
20052,350€285,000€358,000€447,000
By year built · Elsewhere · USD
BuiltHoursLowTypicalHigh
19753,540$124,000$160,000$193,000
19803,540$144,000$185,000$223,000
2000900$301,000$386,000$466,000
20051,360$331,000$425,000$513,000

Piper PA32 running costs

$362 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
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$2,154$2,716$3,278
Depreciation$2,295$4,591$6,886
Total$25,284$36,234$47,189
Per hour$253$362$472

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
2.2%

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