1972 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1972 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$35,000
Location Denison, TX
Total Time 5,953 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,301 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7225276
Reg # N2899T
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GNS 430 JPI EDM 900 Bendix King KT 76C Transponder New Battery 8/24 uAvionix adsb-out navigation light

Description

This aircraft is great for time-building or casual flying. Several upgrades have been done over the last few years, including the addition of an engine monitor. And this airplane has been in a hangar since last purchase. It is IFR certified and it has the right equipment to make you feel comfortable when flying.

Engine

Lycoming 0-320-E2D (C) E3D - Challenger Oil Filter - New air filter installed

Propeller

Annual Inspection completed 2/26

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
James S.
trade-a-plane.com
$35,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1972 Piper Cherokee 140 (N2899T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,953 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 below the market average at $35,000.

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 5,953 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: 5,953 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 N2899T.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Denison, TX

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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.

We'll check N2899T against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com

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