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Aircraft Details
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- Year: 1962
- Make/Model: Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee
- Registration Number: D-ECKE
- Power: Piston
- Engines: 1 Engine
- Class: Personal Transport
- Listing ID: 7021899
- Partner ID: 64918
- Posted On: Mar 29, 2026
- Updated On: Mar 29, 2026
Description
This is a remarkably well-maintained 1962 Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee, offering a perfect blend of classic design and modern upgrades. With an exceptionally low total airframe time and a highly reliable Lycoming engine, this aircraft is in very good condition. It is currently being flown regularly, ensuring all systems are active and ready for immediate operation.
Airplane time state:
TTAF (Total Time Airframe): ~4,162 h (very low for its year)
Engine Type: Lycoming O-320-B2B (160 HP)
SMOH (Since Major Overhaul): 691 h (Engine installed in 1998; currently in active service)
Propeller: ~410 h (Since installation in 2004)
Avionics
Equipped with modern avionics for enhanced situational awareness and communication:
GPS: Garmin Aera 660
Transponder: New Trig Transponder (ADS-B Out compliant)
Radio: New Trig Radio
Navigation/Comm: King KX 125 TSO Nav/Comm
Autopilot: 2-Axis Autopilot for increased pilot comfort on cross-country flights
Interior
The cabin features a tasteful and well-preserved interior finished in a classic Green and Beige leather color scheme. The materials provide a high-quality and comfortable atmosphere, reflecting the overall excellent care this aircraft has received.
Exterior
The cabin features a tasteful and well-preserved interior finished in a classic Green and Beige leather color scheme. The materials provide a high-quality and comfortable atmosphere, reflecting the overall excellent care this aircraft has received.
Additional Features
Braking System: Traditional central handbrake system (no toe brakes)
ADS-B Out for modern airspace access and safety
ELT 406 MHz (Battery valid until 2030)
Recent replacement of engine and airframe hoses (various renewals through 2026/2031)
This Cherokee 160 is a "turn-key" aircraft. The combination of low total airframe time, a low-time engine (~691h SMOH), and significant avionics upgrades (including the 2-axis autopilot) makes it an ideal platform for both private touring and flight training.