1974 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Great trainer or time builder. We upgraded the avionics by installing a GNC 355, with King KI-209, for touch screen WAAS capability to allow for IFR flights along with uAvionics ADS-B out Sky Beacon. Second King Nav/Com allows for ground based approaches and second comm radio. Annual completed September 2025 with all new cylinders, rockershafts and pushrods on a solid mid time engine and only 11 hrs STOH. Build time or use as a trainer to earn a PPL or instrument rating. New: LH Slick magneto (April 2023), RH Slick magneto (Sept 2025), carburetor, throttle cable, L R brake lines, vacuum pump, alternator, starter and battery (July 2024), fuel pump and LED rotating beacon (October 2024). 411 413 checks completed March 2024. Wheel fairings included, currently in storage. Airframe: TTAF: 3138 Engines: Lycoming O-320-E3D 150HP SMOH 1136 hrs STOH 11 hrs with 4 new Lycoming 05K21237-A cylinders with new rocker shafts and pushrods. New L/H slick magneto 4/23 New R/H magneto 9/25
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Inspection
Annual completed September 2025 with all new
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$75,500
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La, LA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1974 Piper Cherokee 140 (N43348) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,138 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 below the market average at $75,500.
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 3,138 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
A BIT EXTRA LLC
Registration Address
RIVER RIDGE, LA
Certificate Issued
2023-06-29
Airworthiness
1974-05-10
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N43348.
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