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1961 PIPER CHEROKEE 160
Starts from the median asking price of 99 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($98,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -804 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time +408 hr vs comps -3.3%
- ADS-B (51% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 117 FAA-registered +4.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEROKEE 160 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,860 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,166 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | July 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Low time piper has 3860 Hours on airframe 1166 hours (SMOH) on engine, fresh annual July 2026 ADS-B equipped and new battery All Ad's are complied with. Airplane has been stored in a hanger at KAVQ. Aircraft is still being flown so hours may increase.
Modifications
New Battery
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 160 |
| Serial Number | 28-21 |
| Registration # | N5020W |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KAVQ |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,860 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-B2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | l-4207-39 |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,166 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | New Battery |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All ADs complied with. Annual Done July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Range from base
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Last flight
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