Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six is a single-engine piston airplane with six or seven seats, built from 1965 to 1979. The documents cover two main versions: the PA-32-260 (260 hp) and the PA-32-300 (300 hp). Both list a 3400 lb gross weight and 84 gal of total fuel. Useful load is the key buyer question.
- Gross weight is 3400 lb on both versions. Standard useful load is 1621 lb on the PA-32-260 and 1554 lb on the PA-32-300.
- Total fuel is 84 gal (83.6 usable). The Cherokee Six B handbook lists 100/130 minimum octane fuel.
- Piper Service Bulletin 1242A (rudder pedal assembly inspection) applies to PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 airplanes. Piper considers compliance mandatory.
- A Garmin GFC 500 autopilot supplement exists for the Cherokee Six series, so an autopilot upgrade is documented.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Total fuel (gal) ·
- 84
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 83.6
- Pa32 260 power (hp) ·
- 260
- Pa32 300 power (hp) ·
- 300
- Baggage aft max (lb) ·
- 100
- Baggage forward max (lb) ·
- 100
V-speeds
- VX_KTS ·
- 80
- VY_KTS ·
- 90
- VFE_KTS ·
- 109
- VNE_KTS ·
- 192
- VNO_KTS ·
- 149
- VS1_KTS ·
- 54
- VSO_KTS ·
- 47
- VA_AT_3400_LBS_KTS ·
- 131
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3,400
- Pa32 260 useful load (lb) ·
- 1,621
- Pa32 300 useful load (lb) ·
- 1,554
- Pa32 260 empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,779
- Pa32 300 empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,846
How much can the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six carry?
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six lists a 3400 lb gross weight. Standard useful load is 1621 lb for the PA-32-260 and 1554 lb for the PA-32-300. Baggage is limited to 100 lb forward and 100 lb aft.
What engines does the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six have?
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six PA-32-260 has a Lycoming O-540-E4B5 at 260 hp. The PA-32-300 has a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D at 300 hp. Both are rated at 2700 rpm, with a recommended TBO of 2000 hrs.
What are the key speeds?
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six PA-32-300 checklist lists Vx 80 KIAS, Vy 90 KIAS, Vno 149 KIAS and Vne 192 KIAS. It also lists Va 131 KIAS at 3400 lb, Vfe 109 KIAS and best glide 80 KIAS.
Is there a mandatory service bulletin?
Yes. For the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, Piper SB 1242A (May 12, 2020) requires rudder pedal assembly inspections. Aircraft with 1,200 hours or more are inspected every 100 hours unless new parts were fitted.
What is the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide?
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide — the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Piper PA-32 Cherokee Sixmanuals & documents
See all 19 →- Preflight PA32-260 Cherokee 6Checklist
- AFMS – GFC 500 Piper PA32 Cherokee Six SeriesPilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1242AService Bulletins
- Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. AirplanesAirworthiness Directives
- Vizion PMA Autopilot Piper PA-32 InstallationWiring Diagrams
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESService Bulletins
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVESAirworthiness Directives
- Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Parts CatalogParts Catalog
- CHEROKEE PARTS CATALOG - PA-32-260/300/R-300 - AeroElectricParts Catalog
- PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK, REPORT: VB-830 REVISIONPilot's Operating Handbook
- CHEROKEE SIX B Owner's HandbookPilot's Operating Handbook
- Normal Procedures for the Piper PA-32 Cherokee SixNormal Procedures
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In this document
Payload and baggage
Standard empty weight is 1779 lb (PA-32-260) and 1846 lb (PA-32-300). That leaves 1621 lb and 1554 lb of useful load at 3400 lb gross. Baggage limits are 100 lb in the forward compartment and 100 lb in the aft compartment. Always use the individual airplane's own weight and balance report.
Engines
The PA-32-260 uses a Lycoming O-540-E4B5 rated 260 hp at 2700 rpm. The PA-32-300 uses a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D rated 300 hp at 2700 rpm. Both list a recommended TBO of 2000 hrs, so check engine time against it. The run-up checklist allows a maximum magneto drop of 175 rpm and a maximum difference of 50 between magnetos.
Rudder pedal inspection (SB 1242A)
Cracks may develop in the rudder pedal and bar assembly and in the rudder bar support. For airplanes with 1,200 hours or more, the first inspection is due at the next scheduled maintenance, within 100 hours. After that it is repeated every 100 hours. New components relieve the recurring inspection until they reach 1,200 hours. Check the logbooks for compliance.
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Safety notes
- Each handbook applies only to the airplane with the matching serial number. If the handbook and the FAA-approved Flight Manual disagree, the Flight Manual governs.
- SB 1242A was issued because cracks can develop in the rudder pedal and bar assembly. Confirm the inspection history before purchase.
- The preflight checklist calls for draining 5 sumps and checking all 4 fuel tanks visually.
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Full document text
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Model Guide The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six is a single-engine piston airplane with six or seven seats, built from 1965 to 1979. The documents cover two main versions: the PA-32-260 (260 hp) and the PA-32-300 (300 hp). Both list a 3400 lb gross weight and 84 gal of total fuel. Useful load is the key buyer question. • Gross weight is 3400 lb on both versions. Standard useful load is 1621 lb on the PA-32-260 and 1554 lb on the PA-32-300. • Total fuel is 84 gal (83.6 usable). The Cherokee Six B handbook lists 100/130 minimum octane fuel. • Piper Service Bulletin 1242A (rudder pedal assembly inspection) applies to PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 airplanes. Piper considers compliance mandatory. • A Garmin GFC 500 autopilot supplement exists for the Cherokee Six series, so an autopilot upgrade is documented. Payload and baggage Standard empty weight is 1779 lb (PA-32-260) and 1846 lb (PA-32-300). That leaves 1621 lb and 1554 lb of useful load at 3400 lb gross. Baggage limits are 100 lb in the forward compartment and 100 lb in the aft compartment. Always use the individual airplane's own weight and balance report. Engines The PA-32-260 uses a Lycoming O-540-E4B5 rated 260 hp at 2700 rpm. The PA-32-300 uses a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D rated 300 hp at 2700 rpm. Both list a recommended TBO of 2000 hrs, so check engine time against it. The run-up checklist allows a maximum magneto drop of 175 rpm and a maximum difference of 50 between magnetos. Rudder pedal inspection (SB 1242A) Cracks may develop in the rudder pedal and bar assembly and in the rudder bar support. For airplanes with 1,200 hours or more, the first inspection is due at the next scheduled maintenance, within 100 hours. After that it is repeated every 100 hours. New components relieve the recurring inspection until they reach 1,200 hours. Check the logbooks for compliance. Safety notes: • Each handbook applies only to the airplane with the matching serial number. If the handbook and the FAA-approved Flight Manual disagree, the Flight Manual governs. • SB 1242A was issued because cracks can develop in the rudder pedal and bar assembly. Confirm the inspection history before purchase. • The preflight checklist calls for draining 5 sumps and checking all 4 fuel tanks visually.