1970 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRNavigation equipment: New garmin. G5 mfd and HSI New Garmin GNC 355 GPS Com Garmin gtx 330 es transponder Bendix king KX 170N Nav/Com with glide slope Bendix king KN62 DME Bendix King KMA20 audio panel with marker beacon and speaker. ST 50 g force/ time/ voltage/ timer
Description
Low time engine IFR Trainer. This Cherokee is a great flying plane. New everything. Flies twice a week bought it 2 years ago and have gone threw the whole thing prop to tail and have put over 300 hrs on it. Engine overhaul 145hrs ago. Yes 145HRS on the motor and prop.New interior, wheel pants, Garmin Gnc355 waas gps/ com, new dual Garmin G 5\'s, Garmin GTX 330es transponder. The only reason it is for sale is because its time to move to something bigger. Will even consider helping deliver it in the US. Would love to fly it cross country one last time.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gus Petrakis
aircraftforsale.com
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$119,900
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North, Nj | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5974U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,945 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 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 $119,900.
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 7,945 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 N5974U.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
North, Nj
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $60,000–$105,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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