1968 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1968 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$98,500
Location Denton, TX
Total Time 8,972 hrs
Engine SMOH 853 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-24727
Reg # N7372J
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Color JPI 830 WITH Fuel Flow. DUAL G'5's with battery backups Bluetooth music and Auto Squelch on the Garmin GMA 345. Bevan Aviation newly repaired (2024) Garmin GNS 430W (Its flawless) Nav #2 is a King KX 155 WITH GS coupled to a king KI 209 Transponder is a Stratus with ADS-B IN/ OUT

Description

$98,500 OBO Total Time:8972 Engine Time:853 SMOH (O-360-A4M) Prop Time: 2200 SNEW Useful Load:760 lb Condition:Used Year Painted:2003 Interior Year:2025 # of Seats:4 This Cherokee 140/180 is a dream to fly. It has longer wings and better lift due to the ISHAM wingtips. This aircraft has been well maintained, no expense spared! This is a very reliable, turn-key aircraft! Fresh annual completed Feb 2026 Transponder Pitot-Static Inspections completed Oct. 2025 Avionics: JPI 830 WITH Fuel Flow. DUAL G'5's with battery backups Bluetooth music and Auto Squelch on the Garmin GMA 345. Bevan Aviation newly repaired (2024) Garmin GNS 430W (Its flawless) Nav #2 is a King KX 155 WITH GS coupled to a king KI 209 Transponder is a Stratus with ADS-B IN/ OUT Complete logs and AD list Many recent interior panels redone No Known Damage History Comes with Wheel Pants Currently hangared at KDTO

Engine

Avcon 180-hp conversion Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M(853 SMOH) Overhauled in 2024 Prop- 76in Sensenich (2200 SPOH) Overhauled in 2020 ISHAM extended Wing-Tips

Interior

Exterior painted 2003 Interior panels replaced 2025 Brand new LED Landing, Strobe, and Nav lights

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Colin Mccabe
trade-a-plane.com
$98,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1968 Piper Cherokee 140 (N7372J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,972 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 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 $98,500.

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. With 8,972 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: 8,972 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)
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 N7372J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Denton, TX

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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 N7372J against the NTSB accident database.

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