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1978 PIPER CHEROKEE 6/300

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
$175,000
fyiEstimate $191,000–$196,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper CHEROKEE 6/300 listings ($193,000), 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 -9.7%
  • Modern GPS navigator (64% of comps) +1.7%
  • Autopilot (64% of comps) +0.7%
  • Market supply: 14 for sale of 993 FAA-registered +3.8%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
6,982 hrs
N3011K ✈ Flight Tracking
Aug 26, 2026 (54 days ago)
32-7940023
LYCOMING IO-540-K1G5
1
HARTZELL HC-C2YK-1BF
KLGB
★ 4.8 (17 Google reviews)
Bravo Farm LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelPiper CHEROKEE 6/300
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time6,982 hrs
Engine time2,123 SMOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330ES
Avionics / AutopilotGARMIN GFC 500
Avionics / GPS / navGNS 530W
Avionics / Audio panelPMA 450
ADS-BYes
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

Recent Price Reduction! 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. Documents: - N3011K 337'S.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861718&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flJY4lfZh829dpEgZtilO9Kmp3vekjTqMaWMW0i6s32VldUHZAWoob0IefkXl3s7TaM%3d - N3011K - AD Compliance Sheet.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861633&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flITrGlWkp%2b489XbdcVwi6fu5gcTpN%2fidVBIm3g%2fs6%2fBxEE%2fX4DzVdbMV0Q%2fdhDyIq4%3d - STC’s - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861250&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flL59iusrI6Qwo%2f2Z7OyPwW1N%2bdBwPlBsl%2fNki9Hdo60NYtWWtowUIWrUISaDqoMXA8%3d - N3011K-W&B.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861203&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flJFwsDX7K3zleR%2by2AlMdjcYDCASLDvjeZhX4WswK35Z%2bTLfd0ggwUWgokr9rOBcAo%3d - N3011K - Engine Logbook.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861660&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flJfRfSoSAqQuEO0yT4k9NWnVvBroKTz5qCxVYeUkIjVpoXOoUQUpsX1g%2fN9xcttgYE%3d - Aircraft Log 4 - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861623&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flIIZZiS%2bnHR6a5YzA8ALBL0efR%2bNBXWjmkOLOZU%2bDOZiH0NPFgGqTkf5G8qU7aYFgA%3d - Aircraft Log 3 - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861552&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flKW2DsNik3Z8y89%2fcQcbs5X4KEqVoZZVx291xasJcvqkaRS%2bz1NxWpcWCJOfrG3l%2fM%3d - Aircraft Log 2 - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861470&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flLjdDiEor1mbepN4h3yesZuBBkSdkcY2EMbW7KnFwHD5VZ41k2GNshOi1AZbImw8Y0%3d - Aircraft Log 1 - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861412&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flIUOldds5MU58NGa1cb1uGRbIEB0%2fc2bje6ukhOC3V6W1qbEVwcqWAQM%2faqilAYhA0%3d - Prop Log- N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861290&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flJFG2hKqI9BDCyDPOapaNVpOe3xFWnGp%2bEDtvCzFxKQ6WDkcYFjWR2TY8stZxzMjq0%3d - Prop Log and owners manual - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861232&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flIjhi5L7HtVkS1MxydWoUvxLfNLu36gimKXpt7D0aOeAJNt1oeelykrZIm%2f%2bbVD4N4%3d - Prop Log - N3011K.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11031861221&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=gvKtMIam%2flKVGFxwQ0%2bgd%2bBb%2f0KJcY9GXSki3HGnU4NsxgPT9wHUfKIl4HG57FX6PQ6XeH%2bl73w%3d

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

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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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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How this aircraft compares

Where this Piper CHEROKEE 6/300 lands versus other Piper CHEROKEE 6/300 listings on fyiAero.

Price

36th pct
$125k$290kThis aircraft · $175k

$175k · 36th percentile of 14 listings

Airframe time

88th pct
3,50510,250This aircraft · 6,982

6,982 hours total (TTAF) · 88th percentile of 17 listings

Engine time

99th pct
302,123This aircraft · 2,123

2,123 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 17 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Documents

General

Year1978
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelCHEROKEE 6/300
Serial Number32-7940023
Registration #N3011K
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKLGB

Airframe

Total Time6,982
Max Takeoff Weight3,400 lb
Basic Empty Weight2,049 lb
Useful Load1,351 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume94 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-540-K1G5
Engine Serial NumberL-2810-48A
Engine Horsepower300 HP
Engine 1 Time2,123 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2005

Props

Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop ModelHC-C2YK-1BF
Prop Time824 SOH
Number of Blades2

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Yaw DamperYes
Active TrafficYes
Engine MonitorYes
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 Seats6
ConfigurationPassenger

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
AirworthyYes

Service Logs

MiscellaneousN3011K 337'S.pdf N3011K - AD Compliance Sheet.pdf STC’s - N3011K.pdf N3011K-W&B.pdf
EngineN3011K - Engine Logbook.pdf
AircraftAircraft Log 4 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 3 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 2 - N3011K.pdf Aircraft Log 1 - N3011K.pdf
PropellerProp Log- N3011K.pdf Prop Log and owners manual - N3011K.pdf Prop Log - N3011K.pdf

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Last flight

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