1973 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Meticulously Maintained Cherokee ! Recent Avionics Upgrades, Always Hangered, No Known Damage and Complete Logs. 2644 TT, 555 SMOH
Inspection
Fresh Annual 12/2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andy Ford
trade-a-plane.com
|
$105,000
|
Paragould, AR | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Alpha Alpha Aviation
controller.com
|
$105,000
|
Paragould, AR | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Alpha Alpha Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$106,910 *
GBP £79,354
|
Paragould, AR | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Alpha Alpha Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$108,238
|
Paragould, Arkansas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 140 (N56997) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,643 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 $105,000.
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 2,643 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 N56997.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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