N954TC

N954TC is a Piper Cherokee Six, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by COHBRO AVIATION INC. SkyMeter has tracked 394 flights totalling 229 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KHVN to K0B8. Service window in our records spans 393 days. Of those flights, 92 (23.4%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Piper Cherokee Six has a 36 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 lb.

About the Piper Cherokee Six

The Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six and its successor, the Saratoga, represent one of general aviation's most successful six-seat single-engine designs. Introduced in 1965, the Cherokee Six was Piper's answer to the demand for a true family hauler: an aircraft that could carry six adults and their luggage without compromise. The original Cherokee Six featured a stretched fuselage, a 260-horsepower Lycoming engine, and a cabin wide enough for three-abreast seating, making it a favorite among flying clubs, air taxi operators, and families who needed more than the typical four-seat trainer could offer. In 1980, Piper refined the design into the Saratoga, adding a semi-tapered wing for better efficiency and a more modern instrument panel, while retaining the spacious cabin and solid load-carrying capability that made the type a workhorse.

The PA-32 family spans several variants, from the fixed-gear Cherokee Six 260 and 300 models to the retractable-gear Lance and Saratoga II TC (turbocharged). Cruise speeds range from around 140 knots for the fixed-gear models to 170 knots for the retractable variants, with useful loads often exceeding 1,400 pounds, enough for full fuel and six occupants on many missions. The type's rugged construction, stable handling, and forgiving flight characteristics have made it a staple of flight schools, charter operators, and private owners who value utility over speed. While not as fast as a Bonanza or as sleek as a Cirrus, the PA-32 excels at the mission it was designed for: moving people and cargo reliably, comfortably, and economically.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.