1969 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Cherokee 140 150hp All logs since new No damage history Paint 9/10 Interior 7/10 Annual just completed Engine 0-320 TSMOH 1655 New starter Fresh oil changed All compressions in the mid 70's Airframe TT 8120 SPOH 966 New ACK ELT battery New uavionix ADS-B tail beacon MX 300 nav/comm KLX 135-A Marco AT150 VOR IN 522B 965 useful load Located at KDED, shows great! prebuy welcome, Airplane came from Missouri hangared for the last 30 years, needs nothing ready to fly it home today, no corrosion, all AD's complied. Would be willing to trade for a nice 4x4 truck plus cash.
Interior
7/10 Annual just completed Engine 0-320 TSMOH 1655 New starter Fresh oil changed All compressions in the mid 70's Airframe TT 8120 SPOH 966 New ACK ELT battery New uavionix ADS-B tail beacon MX 300 nav/comm KLX 135-A Marco AT150 VOR IN 522B 965 useful load Located at KDED, shows great
Exterior
9/10 Interior 7/10 Annual just completed Engine 0-320 TSMOH 1655 New starter Fresh oil changed All compressions in the mid 70's Airframe TT 8120 SPOH 966 New ACK ELT battery New uavionix ADS-B tail beacon MX 300 nav/comm KLX 135-A Marco AT150 VOR IN 522B 965 useful load Located at KDED, shows great
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jason Mcclure
trade-a-plane.com
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$60,000
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Deland, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5512U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,120 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 $60,000.
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 8,120 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
FAA registration data pending for N5512U.
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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