1972 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHBasic IFR Panel Garmin GTR 205 COMM #1 NARCO 825 NAV #1 King KX155 NAV/COMM #2 King KMA20 Audio Panel StratusES
ESG ADSB IN/OUT Transponder David Clark 4 Place IntercomDescription
Cherokee 140/160 l Great Cosmetics l Low Total Time l Low Engine Time l Solid IFR Platform l Complete Logs l No Damage History
Engine
Engine Lycoming O-320-D3G 175 SMOH Central Cylinder Overhaul October 2019 Serial Number L-32375-27A Penn Yann Aero 160HP Conversion Propeller Sensenich 2 Blade Propeller 175 Since Overhaul Supplemental Type Certificates Modifications STC SA4008NM Bogert Aviation Battery Box Modification STC SA3531NM Bogert Aviation Copper Battery Cable Modification STC SA04112CH Appareo Stratus ESG Transponder STC SA2586NM JP Instruments EMD 830 Engine Monitoring System STC SA00432SE JP Instruments Fuel Flow Sending Units STC SA88CWE Met-Co-Aire Wing Tips STC SA00178AT TCB Composite Spinner, AFT FWD Spinner Bulkhead STC SA0004NY LP Aero Plastics Forward Side Window Penn Yann Aero 160 HP Engine Upgrade to O-320-D3G WO#11605 Piper Kit 756-897 Left Side Toe Brakes Piper Kit 756-898 Right Side Toe Brakes
Propeller
Clean low time airplane that has been well maintained and upgraded along the way. Family Cruiser, Time Builder, Flight School Cash Cow, IFR Trainer, First Airplane, Last Airplane...this one checks a lot of boxes.
Interior
Interior Recent Interior Refresh Two Tone Off White Vinyl Seats and Sidewalls Charcoal Carpet Updated Interior Plastics and Headliner Cockpit Shoulder Harnesses Rams Horn Control Wheels with Dual PTT Dual Toe Brakes Throttle Quadrant Exterior Complete Strip and Paint 2004 Acryglo Off White (00299) Acryglo Flight Red (07432) Acryglo U-Tech 3.8 Gold (FLNA 9781) Stainless Steel Fastener Kit Main Landing Gear Hubcaps
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Omaha Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$115,000
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Blair, NE | Jun 09, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1972 Piper Cherokee 140 (N15309) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,170 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 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 $115,000.
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 3,170 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
Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N15309.
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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