1966 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHClassic six pack. IFR capable. DME equipped. Sentry unit included. Mode-C transponder
ADS-B out equipped. All original avionics.Description
Excellent cross-country and hour-builder! In annual (due October 2026). Complete logs since new (digital and physical copies) (Including all 337s and STCs, well organized, see photos). We've flown from Utah to Washington State, Arizona, Texas, and Oshkosh WI, among other trips. All ADs and inspections current. We have taken extra good care of "Air Jordan" (Chicago Bulls paint colors, parking space #23, it's the only real nickname we could give her!). Currently based at KELN (Bowers Field, Ellensburg, WA). Cover, XL tie-downs, and cowl plugs included. Times will rise due to regular flights.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-E2A. 140 HP. Average GPH: 7.5. New: exhaust system, shroud. Recently overhauled magneto (500 Hr). Oil change every 50 hours, no shavings ever found in oil. Cylinder compression results: 1 - 76/80; 3 - 74/80; 2 - 72/80; 4 - 74/80.
Interior
Original interior, no tears or rips, great condition - 7/10. New windshield, new rear window (2025).
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anthony Nisse
trade-a-plane.com
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$65,000
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Ellensburg, WA | Apr 13, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 (N7416R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,768 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 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 $65,000.
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 5,768 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 N7416R.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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