1973 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHPiper Autocontrol IIIB w/Nav Interface * Pilot Co-Pilot Toe Brakes * RAM 160HP Upgrade Installed 01/2002 * RMD Hoerner Style Wingtips w/LED Recognition Lights * LED Lighting: Landing
Recognition Navand Beacon * Aileron and Flap Gap Seals * Flap Hinge Fairings * Bogert Battery Box * ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT * Avionics Master * Alternator Indicator Light * Cabin Cover and Reflective Window Shields * 48 Gallons Useable Fuel * 795# Useful Load
Description
160HP Cherokee 140. 3890 TT, 1695 SMOH, 1390 SPOH. Ready for some avionics upgrades. Piper Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot w/Nav Interface. GDL 82 ADS-B. Dual Toe Brakes, RMD Wingtips, Gap Seals, Hinge Fairings, and more.
Engine
ENGINE: 1695 SMOH (Lycoming O-320-E3D / RAM 160HP / 2000 TBO / OH'd by G N 04/1982) PROP: 1390 PSOH (Sensenich 74DM6-0-58 / OH'd by Sensenich 09/1990)
Exterior
Overall Chevron White with Medium Blue Striping. Overall Shows Well with Light Normal Wear.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hogan Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$63,000
|
Sacramento, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hogan Aviation
aerotrader.com
|
$63,000
|
Sacramento, CA | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 140 (N15518) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,890 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 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 $63,000.
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 3,890 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 N15518.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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