1976 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Engine SMOH
- 1381 hrs
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This 1976 Piper Cherokee 140 with a strong 160 hp engine is a great airplane for fun flying, training, or short trips. With a fresh annual and transponder certification, it is ready to go. It features easy handling, room seats, and low operating costs that make it a more affordable option than many others.Online Aircraft Auction: May 13 - 20, 2026For logbooks, more images, and to register to bid visit:
Engine
Lycoming O-320-D3G Horsepower: 160 hp SMOH: 1,381 Date of Overhaul: February 8, 1994 Location of Overhaul: Textron Lycoming
Propeller
Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 Aluminum, Two-Blade, Serial Number: A60781 TTSN: 1,297 Date of Installation: October 8, 2001
Interior
The interior has gray and tan panels and gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10.
Exterior
The aircraft is white with three shades of blue in stripes down the fuselage and wingtips. It's a 7/10.
Inspection
Date of Annual: January 2026
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1976 Piper Cherokee 140 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 67 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.
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 5,200 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
Registration number not available.
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 this aircraft.
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