1979 Piper Cherokee Six for sale

1979 Piper Cherokee Six

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$209,900
Location Port Clinton, OH
Total Time 5,336 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,113 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 32-7940058
Reg # N2225S
Cruise 145 kts (269 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Garmin G5 EFIS Garmin GNS 530W with GDL 69A XM receiver Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel King KX-155 COM/NAV Garmin GTX-330 Transponder with ACK A30 Encoder Century HSI Century 2000 Autopilot JPI EDM-900 Engine Monitor ELT E-04 and Appareo Stratus USB port.

Description

1979 300 HP 3 blade Piper Cherokee 6, TTAF 5336, Complete logs, Hangared with an Ohio or Pennsylvania base for the past 15 years. Maintained under Part 135 since 2023. All AD's and ICA's in compliance and current. Priced accordingly to account for engine time. This is a great airplane for someone looking for something with more seats, space, and speed without an unrealistic price tag.

Engine

Engine: IO-540-K1G5 Prop: HC-C3YR-1RF (3 blade) Strong running engine with great compressions (1)71/80, (2)79/80, (3)79/80, (4)79/80, (5)78/80, (6)76/80 as of 02-2026.

Propeller

Rosen Sunvisor's, Knots2U wing tips with landing and recognition lights and Rudder Fin Cap Fairing, AeroLED Nav and Anti-Collison Lights, Brackett Air Filter, heavy duty Cleveland wheel and brakes. Wing spar AD due at 5000 factored service hours, current factored service hours 3603.9 as of 02-2026.

Interior

-Paint 2007 rated 7/10 *Acry-Glo: Matterhorn White, Steel Blue Metallic, Charcoal and Navy stripes -Interior 2007 rated 6/10 *New SCS Interior Navy Carpet Kit included with sale

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$209,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee Six

This 1979 Piper Cherokee Six (N2225S) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 5,336 hours on the airframe. There are currently 48 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $209,900.

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 5,336 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,336 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
145 kts (269 km/h)
Max Speed
153 kts (283 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Ceiling
16,250 ft (4,953 m)
Max Weight
3,400 lbs (1,542 kg)
Useful Load
1,510 lbs (685 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
84 gal (318 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee Six

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee Six. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2225S.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Port Clinton, OH

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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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N2225S against the NTSB accident database.

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