1969 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$115,000
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Placerville, CA | Jun 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$115,000
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Greenville, SC | Jun 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$115,000
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Placerville, CA | Jun 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Overall Cream Seats
globalplanesearch.com
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$115,000
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CA | Jun 11, 2026 | — | Active |
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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.
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Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5643U.
Location & Ownership
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.
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