1968 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin 196 GPS- In Panel King KX – 170B King KT-76A Transponder Options: New Tire
BrakesStrut 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
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$78,900
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— | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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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 N5510F.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
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Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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