PA-32-260

The PA-32-260, also known as the Cherokee Six, is a foundational aircraft in Piper’s single-engine lineup, notable for its fixed landing gear and six-to-seven seat capacity. It was introduced in 1965, following its first flight on December 6, 1963. The PA-32 series was developed from the smaller PA-28 Cherokee, providing greater size and performance. It became the earliest aircraft in the family that would eventually evolve into the high-performance Piper Saratoga line.

The manufacturer, Piper Aircraft, has a long history of developing influential general aviation aircraft. In 1980, Piper transitioned the Cherokee series to tapered wings, which resulted in the tapered-wing version of the Cherokee Six being named the Saratoga. Piper also used a PA-32-260 prototype to develop the twin-engined, retractable-gear PA-34 Seneca. Production of the PA-32 Cherokee Six family spanned from 1965 to 2007.

For maintaining the PA-32-260, a comprehensive selection of platforms and access solutions are available. These tools enable detailed access across the aircraft, including the Nose Section (Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead), Forward Fuselage (Cabin Access, Forward Wheel Well Access), Landing Gear (NLG and MLG), Middle Fuselage / Wing Box Area (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance), and Wing and Engine components. Specialized access products ensure methodical maintenance for all critical areas.