1966 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$69,500Good Deal
Location Port Orange, FL
Engine SMOH 480 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-22345
Reg # N8405R
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

KMA20 with marker beacon Dual KX155's one Glide slope one VOR 4 Place intercom Garmin 327 transponder Sky Beacon EGT monitor

Description

Nice Piper with 160 HP upgrade Low 480 hours since overhaul, Overhaul was a field overhaul done in 2003 4200 hrs since new all log books no corrosion,Toe brakes pilot side clean airframe, Was a midwest based aircraft until last year and hangared for the last 30 years. Fresh extensive annual, KMA 24 KX155s G/S Garmin 327 transponder ADS-B tail beacon, come fly right now! Bill OBrien

Engine

160 HP upgrade field overhaul done in 2003 All compressions mid 70's

Interior

No corrosion, very presentable paint excellent windows

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
O''Brien Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$69,500

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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 (N8405R) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 118 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 $69,500.

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.

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 N8405R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Port Orange, FL

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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 N8405R against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$74,000
Range: $60,000 — $90,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-6%
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