1967 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1967 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$47,258below typical asking range
Location Western Australia, Australia
Total Time 11,258 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # VH-RSS Australia
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Beautiful 1967 Piper Cherokee 140 (150hp) in excellent condition. Paint is in very good condition and the interior is neat & tidy.

Cockpit has new Garmin GTX 335. ADSB Transponder (2023), new Artificial Horizon & Turn Coordinator instruments (2021) & GPS 495, 4-place intercom with power outlets front & rear.

This Cherokee uses approximately 32l/hr making it very economical for hour building, and with a 186L long-range fuel tank, it makes it a great, easy to fly aircraft with great range for cross-country flights.

All AD's are up-to-date with main wing spar inspection passed and control cables replaced recently.

The Lycoming O-320-E2A engine has 150hp at 2700rpm. The engine runs beautifully with 1350hrs (on condition) to run and the propellor has 1670hrs to run. Airframe 11,258hrs. Bulk Strip in 2021 costing $36,000.

Compressions done on 13/4/26 at Northam Air Services #1 78/80 #2 73/80 #3 74/80 #4 76/80

Next annual due in July 2026.

This is a very reliable plane and has never let us down. It is mechanically sound and is a fun, easy plane to fly.

$68,000 (inc. gst if applicable)

Can be viewed at Northam Aerodrome by appointment.

Genuine enquires only.

Contact Wayne 0488-342-035 On condition, approximately 1350hrs to run, 150HP 0320 Lycoming.

Propellor approximately 1670hrs to run. Garmin 495 GPS

Artificial Horizon & Turn Coordinator replaced October 2021 by Jandakot Instruments

Transponder Garmin GTX335 new July 2023

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

Price Comparison

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Listing Source
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$47,258
$46,848

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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 (VH-RSS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 11,258 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 below the market average at $47,258.

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 11,258 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: 11,258 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-RSS) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Western Australia, Australia

AU

Seller reported

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 VH-RSS against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below 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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