1969 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee GFC500

Description

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee

This is not simply an upgraded classic Cherokee. SE-FHG has undergone an extensive professional ground-up restoration carried out by aircraft maintenance and avionics shops.

The restoration went far beyond a conventional cosmetic refurbishment. The aircraft was extensively disassembled, including removal of the wings, allowing the airframe and internal structure to be thoroughly inspected, treated and professionally refinished. No corrosion was found during the restoration.

Comprehensive internal corrosion treatment was subsequently applied, and the internal structure and components were professionally painted with the parts disassembled in a professional paint booth - not simply oversprayed with the aircraft assembled.

The restoration also included a completely redesigned cockpit, new laser-cut aluminum instrument panel, complete new avionics wiring and cable harnesses, jacks and connectors, modern Garmin avionics, Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot with electric pitch trim, a completely renewed interior and a professionally refinished exterior.

The result combines the simplicity, proven design and low operating costs of the classic PA-28 with the cockpit, equipment and appearance of a substantially more modern aircraft.

With its simple fixed-gear airframe, economical Lycoming O-320 and modernized cockpit, SE-FHG provides an exceptionally cost-effective and robust basis for IFR training, hour building and touring. Few aircraft combine such a proven and economical airframe with this level of modern avionics.

• Extensive professional ground-up restoration

• Approx. 5,800 hrs ACTT

• Lycoming O-320-E2D - approx. 1,400 hrs TSMOH

• Dual Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instruments

• Garmin GNC 355 GPS/COM

• Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot

• Complete new avionics wiring

• Completely renewed interior

• Freshly overhauled Sensenich propeller

• Professional internal corrosion treatment

• Fresh Annual Inspection / Airworthiness Review

• Current Wing Spar Inspection

• Ceramic-coated exterior

Remarks

The combination of a simple and proven PA-28 airframe, economical Lycoming O-320 engine and modern Garmin avionics makes SE-FHG a particularly attractive platform for cost-conscious IFR training, hour building, touring and private ownership.