1969 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRPS Engineering PMA6000M radio Garmin GTX 320 Transponder Narco 810 TSO radio King KNS 81 Nav
Description
This Piper Cherokee 140 is a well-maintained aircraft with a total airframe time of 5,045 hours and an engine time since new of 5,046 hours. The engine has 200 hours since its last major overhaul, with a minor overhaul completed five years ago that included the installation of new cylinders. It features a Sensenich propeller and comes with a complete set of logbooks documenting its maintenance history. Equipped with a solid avionics suite, including an Apollo GX-50 GPS, Garmin GNC 250 XL GPS/Com, PS Engineering PMA6000M audio panel, Garmin GTX 320 transponder, Narco 810 TSO radio, and King KNS 81 Nav system. The most recent annual inspection was completed in June 2025 by Total Flight Solutions, with the next one due next year. All applicable Airworthiness Directives have been complied with, and the stabilators were repaired two years ago. The exterior paint is rated 8/10, while the interior is 5/10, reflecting a clean, well-cared-for aircraft that's ready to fly and ideal for training or personal use.
Engine
Year of Engine overhaul - Minor Overhaul: 5 years ago (New Cylinders) Propeller type: Sensenich
Interior
5-10
Exterior
paint is rated 8/10, while the
Inspection
recent annual
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mack Aero
trade-a-plane.com
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$52,000
|
Knightdale, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 (N8777N) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,045 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 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 $52,000.
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 5,045 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8777N.
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
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