1965 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Cherokee 140 All Logs since new No damage history Paint 9/10 Interior 9/10 Last Annual 09/25/2025 Engine 0-320 150HP TSMOH 1038 Compressions: #1-78 #2-77 #3-80 #4-79 All over 80 (hot) Airframe TT- 4253 Garmin 430W Duel G 5's JP Instruments fuel flow Stratus aero transponder Wheel pants New Canopy cover Extra set of rebuilt mags BAS shoulder harness I pad panel mount High climb prop Shows great with newer paint and new interior. Great IFR platform All AD's complied with Great reliable airplane- Time will go up since still flying
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brandon Cope
trade-a-plane.com
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$82,000
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Amarillo, TX | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1965 Piper Cherokee 140 (N6869W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,253 hours on the airframe. 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 $82,000.
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 4,253 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.
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Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6869W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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