1974 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1974 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$80,750
Location Columbia, MO
Total Time 3,784 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,124 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7425233
Reg # N54665
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GMA 345 audio panel w Bluetooth Garmin 430W Stratus Adsb in and out transponder Aspen evolution pro 1000 pfd with synthetic vision

Description

Cherokee 54665 is a clean and reliable Piper Cherokee 140/160. It has been lovingly owned and operated for the last four plus years by a small flight club of owner-operators. 665 was our only bird. We purchased it in early 2022 after it had just undergone a major restoration by SkyPros in Kansas City. The aircraft received an engine overhaul with the Powerflow STC performance upgrade, a newly cut panel and an Aspen Evolution Pro 1000 PFD with synthetic vision just to name a few of the many improvements. Since then, the club has flown this bird just over 1100 engine hours, sparing no expense on maintenance along the way. This airplane is turn-key and absolutely perfect for IFR training, time building or personal ownership. A club like ours could also benefit. We are only selling to move up into a Mooney and cannot afford two planes. TT: 3784.05 (still being flown though) Engine: Original powerplant, was overhauled in 1997 and again in 2021, currently 1124.75 SMOH. Both mags replaced in 2025, less than 200 hours on them. Prop: 1131.5 SMOH but only 230 hrs since a full dress/repaint/balance, looks brand new Paint was done in 1999 but is in excellent shape as the plane has been hangared. The interior is nice navy and tan leather in 6/10 condition, carpet and seats show some wear. The internal plastics have some cracking but it is merely cosmetic and we never had the desire to fix it. Airtex has kits to easily replace these plastics if desired. Wheel pants are included but not installed. Avionics: Aspen Evolution Pro 1000 PFD with synthetic vision Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Stratus ADSB in/out Transponder (pairs directly to iPad, no need for -in receiver) Garmin 430W with Bendix King CDI Bendix King KX165 Nav/Comm Davtron Chronometer Stratus Dual USB

Engine

Compressions. 78, 78, 78, 76 Powerflow exhaust STC installed in 2021 Engine was overhauled in 2021, most of the hours flown since then have been long xcs and all hours are owner flown. Prop was balanced, dressed and repainted in 2025 and looks brand new.

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About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1974 Piper Cherokee 140 (N54665) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,784 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 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 $80,750.

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 3,784 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,784 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
455 nm (843 km)
Ceiling
14,350 ft (4,374 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 140

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 140. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N54665.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Columbia, MO

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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 safety data coming soon.

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