1975 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Garmin GPS 155 XL Apollo MX 20 MFD Narco COM 811 Narco NAV 825 SPA 400 Intercom Skybeacon ADSB Vertical Card Compass Avionics Master Including: Met Co Air Wing Tips Pilot/Co Pilot Toe Brakes And Rudder Pedals Rear Baggage Space And Hat Shelf Wheel Pants Tail Strobes
Description
This 1975 Piper Cherokee 140 Cruiser shows like a new airplane with its recent modern paint scheme. The interior and windows are also in great condition. All the aircraft logbooks are complete since new.
Engine
Engine: Total Time Engine: 11 Hours Since Major Overhaul Lycoming 0-320-E2D S/N L-50408-27A Date Overhauled February 10, 2013 Prop: Total Time Propeller: 11 Hours Since Overhaul Sensenich Model 74DMG-0-58 S/N K38847 Date Overhauled September 2023
Propeller
Airframe: Total Time Airframe: 4378 Hours Since New
Interior
Gray Vinyl Installed By Aircraft Rebuilders January 2024
Exterior
All Over White With Blue, Metallic Gray And Black Trim Painted By Aircraft Rebuilders On January 2024
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,950
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Livermore, CA | Jun 17, 2026 | 30 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$79,950
|
CA | Jun 20, 2026 | 27 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1975 Piper Cherokee 140 (N86EL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,378 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 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 $79,950.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 4,378 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N86EL.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N86EL against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $69,166–$92,109.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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