1974 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Top condition Cherokee with great mechanicals. Easy to maintain and inexpensive to operate. Newer paint and interior. Great avionics. Recent overhaul by Lycoming. 2026 new exhaust stacks 2025 door steward 2024 mags overhauled, new seatbelts, new altimeter, new airspeed indicator 2023 new carpet, door seal, windlace and more 2021 engine overhaul by Lycoming
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2A 150HP, TBO 2,000HRS SMOH 816 hrs done in 2021 by Lycoming (times change) Compressions #1. 77/80 #2. 78/80 #3. 78/80 #4. 76/80 Prop: SENSENICH 74DM6 PROPELLER 1261 hrs (times change) Concorde battery w/ BatteryMINDer included Mags O/H in 2024 50 gallon fuel capacity *Aircraft is flying weekly so times will change
Propeller
Aircraft TT: 6461 (times change) Annual Inspection Next Due: April 2027 Heated Pitot Tube Engine Heater Wing root fairings vortex generators All LED lighting All applicable / recurring Airworthiness Directives are current. Complete Log Books and all avionics manuals Accident free Always hangered
Interior
Rated: 8+/10 Dark Brown/Tan fabric seats, cream headliner and side panels, and sand carpet. The interior is in great shape. Seats have no rips, tears, or stains. SCS Carpet looks new (because it is). Door seal and windlace is new. Front seatbelts are new.
Exterior
Rated: 8+/10 Glossy and bright white exterior with blue and yellow accent stripes. Gets compliments at every stop. No hail damage. Paint looks new everywhere except on the nose (which has some light wear/chips). Even the wing leading edges are still smooth and shiny. Windows are in good condition with a few light scratches. Wing-walk looks almost new.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$94,000
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Watertown, WI | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1974 Piper Cherokee 140 (N42756) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,461 hours on the airframe. There are currently 102 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 $94,000.
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 6,461 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 N42756.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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