1966 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$84,500Fair Price
Location Waynesboro, VA
Total Time 3,724 hrs
Engine SMOH 295 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-22568
Reg # N4220J
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics Audio Panel King KMA 20 Com Nav 1 Narco MK 12D Com Nav 2 Narco MK 12D Transponder Appareo Stratus ESG (ADS B In Out) Trans-Cal Altitude Digitizer Encoder GS LOC 1 Narco ID 825 LOC 2 Narco ID 824 Davtron 450 Digital Voltmeter TA 102 Dual USB A Charging Port Artex 406 ELT Sigtronics Intercom Dual Push to Talk Master Avionics Switch Wet Compass

Description

Available / Under 300 Hours on Engine Overhaul / ADS B In OUT / Current May 2026 Annual Inspection IFR Certification / Complete Logbooks Records / Ready to Fly

Engine

Engine Lycoming O-320-E2A (RAM Modified 160 HP) Serial Number L-18004-27A Time Since Overhaul 294.1 Overhauled by Aero Services of Winchester April 2011 Time Since Magneto Overhaul 294.1 Brackett Air Filter New Fuel Boost Pump Installed May 2026 New Alternator Belt Installed May 2026 SkyTec Starter Compressions at Last Annual 1 78 2 76 3 72 4 76 Propeller Sensenich Model 74DM6-0-55 Time Since Overhaul 294.1 Overhauled by H H Propeller April 2011

Propeller

Airframe 1966 Piper PA28-140 160 / N4220J Serial Number 28-22568 Total Airframe Time 3,723.68 Tach Time 294.1 Gross Weight 2,150.0 Empty Weight 1,374.80 Useful Load 775.20 Total Fuel 50 Gallons Additional Equipment JPI FS 450 Digital Fuel Flow Whelen Tail Beacon Strobe Whelen Landing Light Analog EGT Analog Clock Tow Bar Cowl Plugs

Interior

Interior Airtex Products Seat Upholstery installed June 2013 Headliner, Sidewalls, Seats Carpet Good Condition BAS Pilot Copilot Inertia Shoulder Belts New Brake Lines installed May 2026 Pilot Toe Brakes Only Exterior Aircraft completely stripped and Painted July 1997 Matterhorn White, Jade Mist Green, Las Vegas Gold Paint Good Condition Plastic Good Condition Plexiglass Good Condition Wheel Fairing Good Condition New Left Windshield Installed May 2026 LED Landing Light

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 (N4220J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,724 hours on the airframe. There are currently 118 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 $84,500.

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 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 3,724 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: 3,724 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)
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 N4220J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Waynesboro, VA

Seller reported 128 more aircraft in Virginia →

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 N4220J against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$74,000
Range: $60,000 — $90,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+14%
Above Market

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