1976 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Piper Chreokee 140/160, 5230 TT, 3hrs SMOH by Signature Engines, Dual G-5's w GTR Com, and KX170B, Stratus ESG in/out, PMA6000 Audio Panel, 4 place Intercom, Paint very good, Interior excellent, Extensive April Annual, IFR Certified Apl 26, St Louis Mo. $99,500 1-800-447-6066
Engine
Engine is 0 Time SMOH to new limits on Ram Conversion by Signature Engines.
Propeller
5230 Total Time Since New, Paint is in very good condition. No damage history, Midwest airplane .
Interior
Interior #9, Carpet Black #9 Exc Glass all around
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
St. Charles Flying Service, Inc.
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,500
|
Portage Des Sioux, MO | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1976 Piper Cherokee 140 (N7953C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,230 hours on the airframe. There are currently 96 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 $99,500.
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 5,230 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 N7953C.
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
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