1965 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1965 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$52,500Great Deal
Location Pittstown, NJ
Engine SMOH 1,500 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-20932
Reg # N6798W
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Dual Narco MK12D's

One w Glide Narco AT150 Transponder with Skybeacon ADS-B Compliance Apollo GX55 GPS coupled to Indicator Single Axis Autopilot Digital EGT Digital Clock Audiopanel and Intercom

Description

4690 Total Time. 1500 SMOH Lycoming O-320-E2D, 150hp, Fresh Annual just completed (6/26), Logs start in 1969, consistent annuals, No Damage History. Nice updated (standard six pack) panel with Older Apollo GX55 GPS and Single Axis Autopilot, Nice interior, Needs paint. Nice Cherokee ready for a new home!

Engine

1500 SMOH, 150hp, done in 1990

Propeller

Leading edge landing lights June 2026 Annual Logbooks are nice and consistent, they do however start in 1969. Contact us and we'll send you the pdf's to view them! No known damage history - overall very good history.

Interior

Need paint, it's passable, but fading/flaking. The interior and glass is in great shape.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Rich Lucas Aircraft LLC - Robert Argila
trade-a-plane.com
$52,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1965 Piper Cherokee 140 (N6798W) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 125 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $52,500.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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)
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 N6798W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pittstown, NJ

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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 N6798W against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$69,900
Range: $59,971 — $89,600
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-25%
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