1970 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1970 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR LEASE
Price on request
Total Time 5,253 hrs
Engine SMOH 85 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N5690U
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

• Dual uAvionix AV-30s

Description

Aircraft Available for Lease Aircraft: 1970 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 Registration: N5690U Location: KINF Airframe Total Time:5253.63 Engine: O-320-E2A — 70.85 Hr SMOH Prop: 70.85 SMOH Avionics: • Dual uAvionix AV-30s • Garmin GNX 375 • Garmin GEA 12 • Garmin GA 35 • Garmin Aera 760 • Garmin GTR 205 Seating: Seats 4 The owner provides an airworthy aircraft with complete logbooks **Available Anywhere** Price: $80/HR (40-Hour Minimum) – Serious inquiries only. Location: Inverness, FL (KINF) Contact: / for more details, additional photos, logs, or to schedule a viewing.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5690U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,253 hours on the airframe. There are currently 142 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. With 5,253 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: 5,253 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)
Useful Load
920 lbs (417 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 N5690U.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

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.

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