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1978 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 +2,082 hr vs comps -4.2%
- Engine time +1,213 hr vs comps -3.6%
- 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 | 6,982 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,123 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Experience dependable performance and exceptional capability in this 1978 Piper PA-32-300. Equipped with a complete Garmin avionics suite and autopilot, it delivers outstanding situational awareness and modern IFR capability. Featuring low propeller time and complete logbooks, this Cherokee is an excellent opportunity for pilots seeking a well-equipped, ready-to-fly aircraft that combines proven reliability with upgraded technology.
Avionics
- Garmin G5 w/EFIS (x2 Qty) - PMA 450 Audio Panel - GTR 255 NAV/COMM Radio - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot - Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder - Garmin GNS 530W GPS - JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 lands versus other PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300 listings on fyiAero.
Price
71st pct$200k · 71st percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
79th pct6,982 hours total (TTAF) · 79th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time
95th pct2,123 hours since major overhaul · 95th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 6/300 |
| Serial Number | 32-7940023 |
| Registration # | N3011K |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KLGB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,982 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,400 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,049 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,351 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 94 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-2810-48A |
| Engine Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,123 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2005 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C2YK-1BF |
| Prop Time | 824 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | - Garmin G5 w/EFIS (x2 Qty) - PMA 450 Audio Panel - GTR 255 NAV/COMM Radio - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot - Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder - Garmin GNS 530W GPS - JPI EDM 900 Engine Monitor |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | - Annual C/W 12/2026 - Pitot Static & Transponder Test C/W: 11/2024 - 500-hour mag service C/W: 11/2024 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N3011K 337'S.pdf N3011K - AD Compliance Sheet.pdf STC’s - N3011K.pdf N3011K-W&B.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | N3011K - Engine Logbook.pdf |
| Aircraft | Aircraft Log 4 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 3 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 2 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 1 - N3011K.pdf |
| Propeller | Prop Log- N3011K.pdf Prop Log and owners manual - N3011K.pdf Prop Log - N3011K.pdf |
