1968 Piper Cherokee 6/260Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1968 Piper Cherokee 6/260 (N5579J) presents a well-maintained example of the capable six-seat aircraft with a clean operational history. The airframe shows 4,824 total hours, powered by a 260 HP engine with 941 hours since major overhaul and only 13.9 hours since top overhaul, complemented by a propeller with 450 hours since rebuild. Recent maintenance includes an extensive annual completed in October 2024, with wing spar NDT revealing no cracks or corrosion. The aircraft features Matterhorn White exterior paint applied in 2011 and a brown leather interior described as excellent condition, having been consistently hangared in Selmer, Tennessee.

The Cherokee 6 is equipped for IFR operations with a GMA-340 audio panel, GNC300XL GPS/COM, GTX transponder with ADS-B Out, and a Piper Auto Control III autopilot, along with a dash-mounted Garmin 396. With a useful load of 1,565 lbs and no damage history reported, this aircraft combines practical utility with recent maintenance attention. The seller notes the rarity of finding such a clean example with these specifications.