1963 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1963 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

AUCTION
$94,000
Location 81 BMW Lane Delbarton, WV
Total Time 2,064 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,722 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 1722
Reg # N6385W
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GPS 2x KX 155XL coupled with 350 Collins IND Garmin GPS 660 (updates current) BendixKing KMA 24 TKM Avionics MX300 BendixKing KT76A Uavionix Sky Beacon ADS-B out Airspeed indicator New Heading indicator New Attitude indicator Turn coordinator Vertical Speed indicator Directional gyro Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR certified Date: expired Additional Features Dual Yoke Pilot copilot & outside camera for training replay Wing spar inspection AD complied with 8 new spark plugs New red valve cover gaskets New oil change and filter cleaned and inspected new tires and tubes Two new top motor mounts new battery new exhaust system new exhaust muffler tip New brakes shoes Incident Date(s): 1964 Gaps/missing Logbooks: all logs present Known Corrosion: none Exterior White with red wing tips & tail paint 8 of 10 Interior Blue & grey leather & fabric excellent condition for Specification Sheet

Description

Highlights Fresh Annual Inspection Prior to Auction Closing Low-Time Airframe Engine Only 2,064 Total Hours IFR-Capable Panel with Garmin GPS 660 155XL GPS Coupled two Collins 350 for direct vertical navigation Extensive Recent Maintenance Including New Tires, Battery, Exhaust System, Spark Plugs Motor Mounts Performance Specs Gross Weight: 1,950 lb Useful Load: 920 lb Cruise Speed: 110 kts Range: 500 nm Fuel Capacity: 50 gal Fuel Burn: 8 gph Aircraft Specs Make: Piper Model: Cherokee PA-28-140 SN: 28-20450 Time: 2064 Date of annual: August 27, 2025 (fresh annual performed for sale) Engine Make: Lycoming Model: O-320-E2A SN: L 14455-27A Time: 1722 Horsepower: 150 hp Propeller No Data Avionics GPS 2x KX 155XL coupled with 350 Collins IND Garmin GPS 660 (updates current) BendixKing KMA 24 TKM Avionics MX300 BendixKing KT76A Uavionix Sky Beacon ADS-B out Airspeed indicator New Heading indicator New Attitude indicator Turn coordinator Vertical Speed indicator Directional gyro Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR certified Date: expired Additional Features Dual Yoke Pilot, copilot outside camera for training replay Wing spar inspection AD complied with 8 new spark plugs New red valve cover gaskets New oil change and filter cleaned and inspected new tires and tubes Two new top motor mounts new battery new exhaust system new exhaust muffler tip New brakes shoes Incident Date(s): 1964 Gaps/missing Logbooks: all logs present Known Corrosion: none Exterior White with red wing tips tail, paint 8 of 10 Interior Blue grey leather fabric, excellent condition for Specification Sheet

Engine

Make: Lycoming Model: O-320-E2A SN: L 14455-27A Time: 1722 Horsepower: 150 hp Propeller No Data Avionics GPS 2x KX 155XL coupled with 350 Collins IND Garmin GPS 660 (updates current) BendixKing KMA 24 TKM Avionics MX300 BendixKing KT76A Uavionix Sky Beacon ADS-B out Airspeed indicator New Heading indicator New Attitude indicator Turn coordinator Vertical Speed indicator Directional gyro Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR certified Date: expired Additional Features Dual Yoke Pilot, copilot & outside camera for training replay Wing spar inspection AD complied with 8 new spark plugs New red valve cover gaskets New oil change and filter cleaned and inspected new tires and tubes Two new top motor mounts new battery new exhaust system new exhaust muffler tip New brakes shoes Incident Date(s): 1964 Gaps/missing Logbooks: all logs present Known Corrosion: none Exterior White with red wing tips & tail, paint 8 of 10 Interior Blue & grey leather & fabric, excellent condition for Specification Sheet

Propeller

Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Piper Aircraft Model: Cherokee PA-28-140 Aircraft SN: 28-20450 Aircraft Time: 2064 Date of annual: August 27, 2025 (fresh annual performed for sale)

Interior

Blue & grey leather & fabric, excellent condition for Specification Sheet

Exterior

White with red wing tips & tail, paint 8 of 10 Interior Blue & grey leather & fabric, excellent condition for Specification Sheet

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1963 Piper Cherokee 140 (N6385W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,064 hours on the airframe. There are currently 118 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $94,000.

The Cherokee 140 cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 455 nm (843 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,350 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 2,064 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,064 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
455 nm (843 km)
Ceiling
14,350 ft (4,374 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Useful Load
920 lbs (417 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 140

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 140. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N6385W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

81 BMW Lane Delbarton, WV

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N6385W against the NTSB accident database.

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