PIPER Cherokee Six Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The PIPER Cherokee Six, manufactured from 1965 - 1978, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 5 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 14,500', a normal cruise speed of 137 KTS/158 MPH, and a 488 NM/561 SM seats-full range. The PIPER Cherokee Six has a 1,209' balanced field length and 1,311' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'01" high, 03'06" wide, and 10'06" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 28.00 ft^3; 08.00 ft^3 being internal and 20.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned PIPER Cherokee Six is $85,000.00. A $42,500.00 loan over 120 months including $177.08 per month in interest equates to a $2,131.11 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the PIPER Cherokee Six has total variable costs of $102,712.50, total fixed costs of $80,810.00, and an annual budget of $183,522.50. This breaks down to $407.83 per hour.