1974 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Low time Piper Cherokee 140 with only 3230 hours total time. Engine has approximately 1100 hours since major overhaul and 75 hours on an IRAN inspection due to low compressions. Complete logbooks since new and annual inspection completed May 2026. The plane was based in Guatemala from new until 1979 and imported to the US with a new airworthiness certificate. It has the front 2 seats only, no rear seats, but I'm assuming they could be added but better get the input from someone more knowledgeable on this subject than me. Average paint and interior, updated Garmin radio. Annual completed May 2026 and transponder certification current until April 2028. The logbooks reflect damage in 1976 and NTSB report of a landing accident in 1985. Useful load is 768 pounds.
Engine
Engine has 1100 hours since major overhaul and approximately 75 hours since an IRAN inspection in 2024. All 4 cylinders were overhauled, new camshaft, new main bearings and 8 reconditioned tappet bodies were installed.
Propeller
Airplane has a low total time of 3230 hours. Was based in Guatemala from new until 1979. Complete logbooks. Annual completed May 2026. Previous damage incidents in 1975 and 1985. Useful load 768 pounds.
Interior
The exterior is allover Beige with Blue, Yellow and Orange accent stripes. Hangared. Has had some touchup work and still shiny! Interior is Beige vinyl seats and side panels with recent Brown carpeting. Overall looks good with some wear in the normal high wear areas.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DeTray Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$59,900
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Bucyrus, OH | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1974 Piper Cherokee 140 (N1020D) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,230 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 $59,900.
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 3,230 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1020D.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N1020D against the NTSB accident database.
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