1964 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1964 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$80,000Overpriced
Location Inverness, FL
Seats 4
Serial # 28-20553
Reg # N6479W
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

KMA 20 TSO COMMUNICATOR KX 125 TSO STANDARD SIX-PACK Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator Heading Indicator Turn Coordinator

Description

Engine: Lycoming O-320-E3D (150 hp) - New/Remanufactured installation in February 2025 Time Since Engine Installation/Overhaul: 75 hours Last Annual Inspection: September 2025 (current and fresh!) Cylinder Compressions: #1 78/80, #2 75/80, #3 75/80, #4 78/80 - outstanding and very even! Maintenance Highlights New engine installed: Lycoming O-320-E3D Sky-Tech starter 149NL New fuel pump, magnetos, and ignition harness New spark plugs and carburetor Installed 4 new engine mounts New engine hose kit by PHT Inc. New Plane Power alternator and vacuum pump Installed a new exhaust system with new 77611 exhaust gaskets excellent condition with a virtually brand-new engine (only 75 hours!), fresh annual, and comprehensive upgrades for reliability and performance. No known damage history. Turn-key and ready to fly

Engine

Lycoming O-320-E3D, O-320-E3D

Inspection

fresh annual

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Right Rudder Aviation
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$80,000
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$55

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1964 Piper Cherokee 140 (N6479W) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 107 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 $80,000.

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.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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)
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 N6479W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Inverness, FL

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Title Status

Clear Title

No active liens on FAA record

FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Bill of Sale = ownership transfer Security Agreement = lien/loan Release/Discharge = lien removed
Release
Mar 2026

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 N6479W against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, rightrudderaviation.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$76,000
Range: $64,500 — $86,225
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+5%
Fair Price

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