1966 Piper Cherokee 140
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1966 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

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Location Switzerland
Total Time 5,492 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,079 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-21466
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VHF COM KY97A Intercom AA80-001 VHF NAV Narco NAV121 DME KN64 XPDR Trig TT31 Mode "S" Installed 06/2010 Encoder ACK A30 406 Mhz ELT

Description

Excellent condition

Engine

Engine Lycoming O-320-D3G S/N: L13037-39A TT: 5,041:29 TSOH: 2,079:29 Overhauled by Mecanair SA in July 97 Very good compressions

Propeller

Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 S/N: A41227 TSOH: 1,316:23

Interior

Blue fabric and vinyl

Exterior

White with red vertical fin and spinner Nice in and out

Inspection

Annual inspection 12/12 ARC Valid through: 8/13 New Concorde Battery 12/12 New engine hoses 12/12 7 years inspection 12/12

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,492 hours on the airframe. There are currently 67 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.

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 5,492 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: 5,492 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)
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Switzerland

CH

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

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