1969 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
G5s! Aircraft maintained with an open checkbook! Seller is upgrading to a Cessna 182RG.
Description
Low-time, barn-find early-model Piper Archer (180 HP) that has been always hangared and well preserved. The aircraft was last annualed in 2013 and features a factory-new engine installed in 1982. It wears very nice paint, completed in 2000 by Straub’s Aircraft Services in Kingman, Arizona, and presents well for its age. Equipped with dual brakes and a new Concorde battery, the aircraft starts, runs, and taxis.
Exterior
is straight and tidy, with consistent paint and a clean appearance throughout
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Seitz Aviation
seitzaviation.com
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— | Apr 05, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 (N98380) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 125 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.
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 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.
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 N98380.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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 N98380 against the NTSB accident database.