1970 Piper Cherokee 6/260Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1970 Piper Cherokee 6/260 (N4816S) presents as a well-equipped, mission-ready aircraft with a strong combination of recent upgrades and maintenance. With 7,425.8 total hours on the airframe and a Lycoming O-540-E4B5 engine showing 1,388.9 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, the aircraft offers substantial remaining engine life. The panel features a modern Garmin suite including a GNS530AW GPS with WAAS/LPV capability and a GFC500 autopilot, complemented by ADS-B compliance and a JPI EDM-930 engine monitor.

Currently hangared in Concord, NC (KJQF), the aircraft boasts a 1,528 lb useful load and 84-gallon fuel capacity, making it versatile for passenger, cargo, or canine transport missions. Documentation is complete with logs, and the maintenance status shows an annual inspection due June 2025 and transponder/pitot static check valid until June 2027. The seller emphasizes the aircraft's reliability and recent upgrade investments, having just acquired another aircraft better suited to their operational needs.