1968 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDual Garmin G5s (Attitude Indicator HSI/DI) Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS GPS / Nav / Comm 1) Bendix/King KX 165 (Nav / Comm 2) Garmin GTX 327 Transponder uAvionix tailBeacon (ADS-B Out
compliant) Fully IFR capableDescription
Solid, honest, and well-equipped 1968 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5723F). This aircraft is a proven IFR trainer, time-builder, or reliable cross-country platform with a modern, capable panel. It is anchored by Dual Garmin G5s and a Garmin GNS 430W, making it fully IFR capable and ADS-B Out compliant via uAvionix tailBeacon. The airframe has 8,171 total time and has been maintained meticulously throughout its life - consistent 50-hour and 100-hour inspections, zero damage history, and complete, continuous logbooks. The most recent annual was completed February 13, 2026, at which time all ADs were confirmed current and all squawks were addressed. The engine - a Lycoming O-320-E2A - is at 1,980 hours SMOH. It runs strong and the compressions tell the story: #1 74/80, #2 75/80, #3 74/80, #4 76/80, all confirmed at the February 2026 inspection. Every cylinder is well above the FAA 60/80 minimum - exceptional numbers for an engine at this hour. The aircraft is priced transparently to reflect the engine time, offering a buyer a highly capable, well-documented airplane at a fair price.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-E2A (150 HP) 1,980 Hours SMOH Compressions (2/13/2026): #1 74/80 ' #2 75/80 ' #3 74/80 ' #4 76/80 All cylinders well above FAA 60/80 minimum - exceptional for this hour Runs strong, flown regularly
Propeller
Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 8,171 hours No Damage History (NDH) Complete and continuous logbooks since new Maintained consistently with 50-hour and 100-hour inspections throughout Annual Inspection completed: February 13, 2026 All Airworthiness Directives (ADs) current as of last annual
Interior
Paint Condition 6/10 Interior Condition 6/10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ross Crandall
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,900
|
Corpus Christi, TX | May 12, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5723F) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,171 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 below the market average at $69,900.
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 8,171 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 N5723F.
Location & Ownership
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
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