1967 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1967 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$80,000above typical asking range lowest of 2 offers
Location Mesquite, TX
Total Time 4,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 650 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-23944
Reg # N416JL
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GNS 480 Mode C Transponder with ADS-B Out IRF Certified communication radio Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Turn Coordinator Directional Gyro Vertical Speed Indicator

Description

This Piper Cherokee Cruiser has been upgraded from 140 to 160 horsepower, giving it excellent climb performance and reliability. It's a strong, solid flyer with great compressions, smooth engine operation, and a clean interior and exterior. Equipped for IFR with Garmin avionics, it's a dependable and comfortable plane that's ready to go - no damage history and a fresh annual and is ready to fly. Check our inventory at

Engine

Lycoming O-320-D2A Engine S/N L-19815-27A HP upgraded from 140 to 160 - 900 ft per min climb rate!

Propeller

No Damage History Last Annual - June 2025

Interior

Wings have new paint job Interior - good condition, no rips or tears

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
American Pride Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$80,000
American Pride Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$85,000
American Pride Aviation
amprideaviation.com
$80,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1967 Piper Cherokee 140 (N416JL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 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 $80,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 4,500 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: 4,500 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 N416JL.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mesquite, TX

Seller reported 1032 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N416JL against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, amprideaviation.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $55,000–$84,500.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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