1964 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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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
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Right Rudder Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$80,000
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Inverness, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Right Rudder Aviation
rightrudderaviation.com
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$55
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— | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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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.
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Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6479W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
Clear Title
No active liens on FAA record
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Safety Record
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