1966 PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 listings ($189,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
- Airframe time -519 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time +1,377 hr vs comps -4.1%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 14 for sale of 993 FAA-registered +3.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,381 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,287.8 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | June 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1966 Piper Cherokee Six 300 Featuring many new Garmin upgrades. Equipped with a Garmin G3X Touch GDU 460, GMU11, GAD29B, GSU25D, GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B/ In and out/Transponder, G5 standby attitude indicator with built in battery back-up, GTR 200B com Radio, GFC Autopilot linked to G3, G5, and GNS 430 WAAS. Paint is a 6/10 with chipped areas on front of wings and Stabilator. Interior updated 5/21/2011. Upgraded electrical system with Circuit Breakers. Last annual compression tests were 1-6 75/73/75/75/73/75. Annual Inspection and IFR Recertification just completed in June 2026. Log books and records since new. No known Damage, Always Hangared. Kept in dryer areas of the USA away from the coast.
Avionics
Engine monitor is inoperative, and needs to be upgraded. Plane has original EGT, and is airworthy for VFR AND IFR operations.
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 lands versus other PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 listings on fyiAero.
Price
18th pct$160k · 18th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
37th pct4,381 hours total (TTAF) · 37th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time
99th pct2,287 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 19 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 6/300 |
| Serial Number | 32-40019 |
| Registration # | N4002W |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSHV (Shreveport, La) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,381.3 |
|---|---|
| Range | 738 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,400 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,851.7 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,447 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 84 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-K1A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-3942-48 |
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,287.8 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1997 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C2YK-1BF |
| Prop Time | 2287.8 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G3X TOUCH |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNX375 |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNX375 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Engine monitor is inoperative, and needs to be upgraded. Plane has original EGT, and is airworthy for VFR AND IFR operations. |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual done in June 2026 Transponder and Static system inspection done June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |