1968 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1968 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$78,900
Total Time 3,060 hrs
Engine SMOH 581 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-24851
Reg # N5510F
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Garmin 196 GPS- In Panel King KX – 170B King KT-76A Transponder Options: New Tire

Brakes

Strut Overhauls 2011. Met-Co-Aire tapered wing tips done by STC New Windshield 2011 New Side Glass in 2009

Description

1968 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 - Upgraded to 160 HP!!

Engine

Engine: 581 SMOH - 160 HP Lycoming 0320-D3G - Upgrade was done by STC in 2011 Propeller: 581 SMOH - Sensenich Prop- 72’” Pitch Modified by STC in 2011

Propeller

Airframe: 3060 Hours TT

Interior

10 / 10 – Interior Refurbished in 2010 Colors: Gray Material: Vinyl Shoulder Harnesses w/Lap Belts

Exterior

10 / 10 - Jet Glo Paint in 2010 – White / Blue

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

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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 (N5510F) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,060 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 $78,900.

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 3,060 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: 3,060 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 N5510F.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 N5510F against the NTSB accident database.

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