1968 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1968 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$59,000Great Deal
Location Chateaugay, NY
Total Time 3,805 hrs
Engine SMOH 611 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28 24380
Reg # N6690J
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1968 Piper Cherokee 140. TT 3805 SMOH 611, Mattituck. Very extensive annual inspection 9K. All AD's complied with and my new parts. Complete logbooks. No damage history. Flys great. $59,000.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Mike Jones
trade-a-plane.com
$59,000
$63,000
Mike Jones
aircraftdealer.com
$59,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$59,000

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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 (N6690J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,805 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 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 $59,000.

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 3,805 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: 3,805 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 N6690J.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Chateaugay, NY

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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 N6690J against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$76,000
Range: $64,500 — $86,225
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-22%
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