1971 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
lower left fuselage panel and New Prop (s/n A57136) installed at Tach time 2,919 hrs.
“Hangar Rash” Vertical Tail temporary repair on right side (see 2019 Logbook entry)
Repairs visible on lower and upper side of left flap (see photos) Exterior Poor Paint Condition (thin bare aluminum in spots very oxidized) Interior Poor Front Seating surfaces tornDescription
Though the engine runs, it has significant issues requiring an overhaul (see the engine inspection report for full details and the internal engine photos). The engine actually was swapped from a 1967 Cherokee and has ~ 1,800 hours on it. The paint is very poor, the front seats need to be reupholstered, and it has non-structural patches on the vertical tail and left flap. Unfortunately, it would take way too much work for us to make this 140 airworthy and the local FSDO is very adverse to issuing a second SFP without an Annual Inspection being performed. Which means we highly suggest trailering the 140 out. We are selling it “As Is, Where Is”. We are located at Spirit of St Louis airport (KSUS).
Airframe
Manufactured By: Piper
Year Manufactured: 1971
Aircraft Model: PA-28-140
Serial Number: 28-7125119
Total Airframe Time: 3,004.22
Tach Time: 3,004.22
Weight and Balance Data
Basic Empty Weight = 1,361 lbs.
Max Seat Capacity = 4
Useful Load = 789 lbs.
Gross Weight = 2,150
Empty Weight CG = 2
* (Refer to Wt. Balance Record 5/6/2008)
Total Fuel Capacity: 50 Gallons
Inspection Status
Date Last Annual Completed: 8/15/2014
Flown from Kentucky to KSUS via Special Flight Permit in July 2019
Engine
Type/Model: O-320-E2A
Serial Number: L-18761-27A
Manufactured By: Lycoming
Total Time: 1,793.65
1/28/75 at 2,230.85 tach hrs. this engine was installed from damaged aircraft N9618W and had 1,020.28 hrs. TTE.
HP: 150
TBO: 2,000 hrs.
Propeller
Manufactured By: Sensenich
Model: 74DM6-0-58
Propeller Serial Number: A57136
Propeller Time Since New: 85.2 hrs
Prop Installed on 1/8/1998
Avionics
Audio Panel: Bendix King KMA-24
GPS/Transceiver: Garmin GNC-300
Nav/Com: Bendix King KX-155
Transponder: Bendix King KT-76A
Wing Leveler: Piper Autoflite
Additional Equipment Installed/Information
Complete Log Books
Madras Super Tips
Auto Fuel STC
Wheel Pants
Damage History
1/8/98, Hit deer, Replaced Bottom Cowling, inboard left leading edge, lower left fuselage panel and New Prop (s/n A57136) installed at Tach time 2,919 hrs.
“Hangar Rash” Vertical Tail temporary repair on right side (see 2019 Logbook entry)
Repairs visible on lower and upper side of left flap (see photos)
Exterior
Poor Paint Condition (thin, bare aluminum in spots, very oxidized)
Interior
Poor, Front Seating surfaces torn
Engine
Type/Model: O-320-E2A Serial Number: L-18761-27A Manufactured By: Lycoming Total Time: 1,793.65 1/28/75 at 2,230.85 tach hrs. this engine was installed from damaged aircraft N9618W and had 1,020.28 hrs. TTE. HP: 150 TBO: 2,000 hrs. Propeller Manufactured By: Sensenich Model: 74DM6-0-58 Propeller Serial Number: A57136 Propeller Time Since New: 85.2 hrs Prop Installed on 1/8/1998 Avionics Audio Panel: Bendix King KMA-24 GPS/Transceiver: Garmin GNC-300 Nav/Com: Bendix King KX-155 Transponder: Bendix King KT-76A Wing Leveler: Piper Autoflite Additional Equipment Installed/Information Complete Log Books Madras Super Tips Auto Fuel STC Wheel Pants Damage History 1/8/98, Hit deer, Replaced Bottom Cowling, inboard left leading edge, lower left fuselage panel and New Prop (s/n A57136) installed at Tach time 2,919 hrs. “Hangar Rash” Vertical Tail temporary repair on right side (see 2019 Logbook entry) Repairs visible on lower and upper side of left flap (see photos) Exterior Poor Paint Condition (thin, bare aluminum in spots, very oxidized) Interior Poor, Front Seating surfaces torn
Interior
Poor, Front Seating surfaces torn
Exterior
Poor Paint Condition (thin, bare aluminum in spots, very oxidized) Interior Poor, Front Seating surfaces torn
Inspection
Date Last Annual Completed: 8/15/2014 Flown from Kentucky to KSUS via Special Flight Permit in July 2019
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1971 Piper Cherokee 140 (N9618W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,004 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 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 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 3,004 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 N9618W.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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