1966 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Selling my 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 Bought to build time and ratings. It has been a great plane to us and times will go up as I fly it regularly. Sips fuel at 6-7 gallons in cruise. Many new or updated items on the plane, it's been well cared for. Hangared in Kalispell MT @ KGPI. Fresh Annual 1/2026 Lycoming O-320 E2A Garmin GNC 355 GPS Garmin GTX 327 transponder Garmin GMA 345 Audio panel "new" Insight G2 engine monitor "new" Bendix / king key 97a radio Garmin gdl82 ads-b Powerflow Exhaust Plane power 60amp alternator New Gill G-35 battery Knots2u fiberglass wingtips with led landing lights Whelen LED lights all the way around Transponder / IFR cert due 05/2026 Fuses replaced with circuit breakers Mogas STC Aircraft TT 3665 TSOH 1924 Cylinder #1 (76/80) #2 (76/80) #3 (76/80) #4 (72/80) Prop TT 3665 pitch is 55" Paint is original 5/10 Interior upholstery is 5/10 Also have a full set of Bruce's aircraft covers that can go with the plane. Any questions feel free to send me a message!
Engine
Lycoming O-320, O-320
Interior
upholstery is 5/10 Also have a full set of Bruce's aircraft covers that can go with the plane
Exterior
is original 5/10 Interior upholstery is 5/10 Also have a full set of Bruce's aircraft covers that can go with the plane
Inspection
Fresh Annual 1/2026 Lycoming O-320 E2A Garmin
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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David Ream
trade-a-plane.com
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$55,000
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Kalispell, MT | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 (N8480R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,665 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 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 $55,000.
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 3,665 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8480R.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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