1969 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1969 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$115,000
Location Placerville, CA
Total Time 2,296 hrs
Engine SMOH 758 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-26439
Reg # N5643U
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics Garmin G5 PFD Garmin G5 Directional Gyro / HSI Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel with Bluetooth GNX 375 GPS GNC 215 Digital NAV/Com/ VOR Display Avionics Master Switch Dual Push To Talk Largo Remote ELT Arming Panel Stall Warning Light Analog Clock

Description

1969 Piper Cherokee 140, 2296TT, 758 SMOH, 2066 SPOH, Garmin G5 PFD, Garmin G5 Directional Gyro / HSI, Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel with Bluetooth, GNX 375 GPS, Avionics Master Switch, 600x6 Nose and Main gear, Dual Articulating Sets, and more. A very nice low airframe time Piper 140 perfect for flight training.

Engine

Engine Time: 758 .3 SMOH Lycoming O-320 (150 HP) Prop Time: 2066.3 SPOH on Two Blade Sensenich

Propeller

Airframe Hours: Total Time: 2295.6 Airframe: 50 Gallons Gas Airglas Nose fork 600x6 Nose and Main gear Single Puck Breaks Pilot SIde window Air scoop Dual Articulating Sets Oil Preheater

Interior

Overall Cream Seats, Carpet, and side panels with red trim. Overall Rated 7.5 out of 10

Exterior

Cream Major with Red and maroon minor. Overall rated 8 out of 10.

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

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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 (N5643U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,296 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 above the market average at $115,000.

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 2,296 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: 2,296 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 N5643U.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA

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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 N5643U against the NTSB accident database.

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