1977 Piper Cherokee 6/300Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Salem, OR, USA

This 1977 Piper Cherokee 6/300 (N2461M) presents as a well-maintained, IFR-capable workhorse with 5,534.4 total airframe hours and a strong 300 HP Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine showing only 477.3 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft benefits from recent maintenance including an annual inspection valid through July 2025, 500-hour magneto inspection, compliance with AD2020-24-05 spar inspection, and a new alternator installed approximately 20 hours ago. The McCauley propeller has 1,359.3 hours since overhaul.

Avionics include a Garmin GNS 530 (non-WAAS) paired with a slaved secondary Garmin GPS and Piper AutoControl IIIB heading-hold...

Year: 1977

Make: Piper

Series: Cherokee SIX

Model: Cherokee 6/300

Tail #: N2461M

Serial #: 32-7840049

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Cargo, Backcountry, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 1,444 lbs

Seats: 6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 5,534.4 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 477 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,359 hrs

Logbook Status: Complete and original logbooks available

Inspection Status: Annual inspection completed July 2025. 500hr magnetos inspection completed July 2025 AD (AD2020-24-05) Spar A/D completed

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - GNS (non-WAAS), Secondary GPS (slaved)

Autopilot

Piper AutoControl IIIB - IIIB heading hold

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Factory air conditioning

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 1977

Paint Year: 1977

Interior Notes: Exceptionally clean and well-kept interior in excellent condition. Seats, side panels, and carpet show minimal wear and reflect careful use and consistent upkeep. Upholstery is comfortable and stylish, providing a spacious and inviting cabin for passengers. No major blemishes or damage-just light, age-appropriate signs of use.

Exterior Notes: Overall in great condition with clean lines and solid structure. A few minor paint cracks on the cowling and one wingtip, typical for its age, but no corrosion or damage history. Always hangared and well-maintained.