1970 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHNew dual Garmin G5 with GMU-1 magnetometer 2026 New Garmin GPS Nav/Com GNC-345 2026 New Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Transponder Serviced Bendix Nav/Com KX-155 New Troll Avionics Icebox cooling fan/hoses 2026 New Comant CI-122 Com Antenna New Comant CI-105-16 Transponder Antenna New Comant CI-102 Marker Beacon Antenna New coax cables 2026 New Artex ELT-345 406 MHZ with antenna
buzzerremote switch 2026 Dual avionics master switch 2026 2X PTT and Hobbs meter All avionics work professionally completed by Skycom Avionics Inc in Waukesha
WI Static/Transponder checks completed 1/26 Please review the avionics log for complete info
Description
A beautiful Piper Cherokee with a recently overhauled engine, new interior, new propeller and avionics upgrade. The new owner will not have to worry about big ticket expenses, as everything has been completed.
Engine
Lycoming 0-320-E2A with RAM 160 STC complete overhaul by Poplar Grove Airmotive (great company) 2025 SureFly SIM-4P solid state left magneto 2025 Power Flow exhaust system (short stack) (PFS-14150) 2025 New Sensenich propeller 74-DM6-0-60 (dynamically balanced 11/25 JPI EDM 830 engine monitor 2025 New starter switch 2024 New engine mounts, orange baffling and oil cooler lines 2025 Knots2U wing root fairings LED landing light Toe brakes on pilot side only
Propeller
An absolutely beautiful Piper Cherokee 140/160 with a recently overhauled engine, new propeller, updated interior and anew avionics package. The airframe is low time and free from corrosion. I can say with confidence this aircraft will not be a disappointment.
Interior
Painted in 2006 and paint is a modest 8/10 Airtex interior completed 2024 with all interior trim removed, washed or replaced as needed. Repainted with a light gray color Wheel pants are in excellent condition and included with sale.
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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Brian Benson
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Mauston, WI | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5916U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,891 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 above the market average at $130,000.
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 3,891 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 N5916U.
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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