1969 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1969 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$79,900within typical asking range
Location Wexford, PA
Total Time 5,376 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-25143
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1969 PA-28-140B Piper Cherokee S/N 28-25143, Registered in 1968, Aircraft Total Time 5376, Engine Total Time 1156 SNEW, Lycoming O320-D2A Ram 160HP Engine, New Partial Paint, New Airtex Interior, Garmin 335 ADSB Transponder, Bendix AeroCruze 100 Autopilot, Garmin Aera 660 Panel Mounted GPS, Back-Up Vacuum System, PAI-700 Precision Vertical Card Compass, Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom, Met-Co-Aire Wing Tips, Mattson Vortex Generators, Composite Propeller Spinner, Three Point Shoulder Harness, Whelen LED Landing Light, No Damage History, Complete Logs, Last Annual 12/26, Located KBTP

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

Price Comparison

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John Luitgaarden
barnstormers.com
$79,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,376 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 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 $79,900.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 5,376 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: 5,376 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)
Useful Load
920 lbs (417 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Wexford, PA

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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.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $60,000–$95,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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