1973 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Total Time: 3243 Annual Due: Upon Sale IFR Certified, Due: 2006 ELT Due: March 2027
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAvionics: Narco MK 12D TSO Narco COM 10A uAvionix ADBS Apollo GPS 2001 NMS VFR Narco AT 150 TSO Transponder Bendic/King ADF Narco CP 136 TSO Narco ID 825 Glide Slope/ILS Narco NAV 122 ILS
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Narco MK 12D TSO Narco COM 10A uAvionix ADBS Apollo GPS 2001 NMS VFR Narco AT 150 TSO Transponder Bendic/King ADF Narco CP 136 TSO Narco ID 825 Glide Slope/ILS Narco NAV 122 ILS
Engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320-E3A Compressions: 1-73, 2-73, 3- 70, 4-75/80 SMOH: 1243 Prop: Sensenich SPOH: 278
Interior
Burgundy 8/10
Exterior
Red/White 8/10 Interior: Burgundy 8/10
Inspection
Fresh Annual with Sale with 3,243 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guy Deangelis
trade-a-plane.com
|
$67,000
$69,000
|
Lima, OH | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 140 (N55818) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,243 hours on the airframe. There are currently 67 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 $67,000.
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 3,243 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 N55818.
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
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