1968 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
For sale: Piper PA-28-140, 4 seats, built in 1968 with a total airframe time of 6348 hours. The engine is a Lycoming O-320 E3D with 150 hp, recently overhauled including Form 1, and has only been flown 31 hours since (under warranty). Registered for MOGAS, STC is available (see photo). Propeller: Sensenich 74DM-6-0-58. The avionics are extensive according to the equipment list (see photo). Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is 975 kg. Power Flow exhaust system: 8% less fuel consumption + 30 rpm increase. The interior is leather, with all trim replaced 5 years ago. New 3-point automatic seatbelts were installed 4 years ago. The aircraft has a beautiful patina but is in good technical condition. Always hangared and privately flown. Accident-free with ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate) dated 9/26. Located in St. Michaelisdonn (EDXM). The sale is private, meaning there is no warranty or guarantee. Airplane time state: TTAF: 6348 TTE: 786 h SMOH: 33 h
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Propeller
Sensenich 74DM-6-0-58
Interior
7/10
Exterior
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wolfgang Zander
planecheck.com
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$66,348 *
€ 57,500
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Germany | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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Sankt Michaelisdonn, Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 140 (D-ESWZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,348 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.
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 6,348 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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (D-ESWZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Sankt Michaelisdonn, Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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