This 1978 Piper Cherokee 6/300 (N3565M) presents as a well-maintained, low-time example with 3,276 hours on the airframe and only 230 hours SMOH on its Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 engine (overhauled in 2019 with a 2,000-hour TBO). The aircraft features a 3-blade Hartzell constant-speed propeller with matching 230 hours SPOH and a new exhaust system installed in 2021. Recent maintenance includes a fresh annual completed in May 2025 (next due May 2026) and a current transponder/pitot static inspection valid through May 2027.

The avionics suite is comprehensive, featuring a WAAS-enabled GNS 430 GPS with moving map, GTX 330ES transponder with traffic information, GMA 340 audio panel, and an overhauled Altimatic III C autopilot. Additional systems include a King KX 155 NAV/COM, KN 62 DME, KCS 55A HSI, and XM weather via a hardwired Garmin 396. The airframe shows no damage history, with stabilator tips replaced with fiberglass and exterior paint rated 9/10 despite being 10 years old. The interior (rated 8/10) features new carpet with soundproofing, fresh door seals, and reconditioned rear bulkhead, complemented by factory air conditioning and club seating. Notable options include vertical-adjust pilot seats, heated pitot, strobes, and a rotating beacon.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS GNS WAAS W/GLIDESLOPE MOVING MAP

Comms

King KX 155 - KX NAV/COM

Altimatic III C - III AUTOPILOT (RECENTLY OVERHAULED)

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA AUDIO PANEL W/SIX PLACE INTERCOM

Weather

Garmin 396 - W/XM SATELLITE WEATHER (HARD-WIRED), WX STORMSCOPE

Traffic

Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX MODE S TRANSPONDER W/TIS (TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEM)

EMS/EIS

EI Cgr-30 - EI P C Engine monitor Guage cluster combo

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 8/10

Paint Rating: 9/10

Interior Notes: The carpet is brand new & installed with new soundproofing from the from the rear baggage up to the front seats. Embroidered mats are from Scs. The front and overhead plastic panels are brand new, the rear bulkhead was just reconditioned and painted, you can see which panels are original in the pics by the difference in white. The remainder is old but CLEAN. Brand new door seals all around including baggage compartment.