1976 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRThe aircraft is white with three shades of blue in stripes down the fuselage & wingtips. It’s a 7/10.
Interior The interior has gray & tan panels & gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10. Online auction starts 25th February2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/837806)
Click here for Specification SheetDescription
Highlights
February Annual w/transponder certification
160 Horsepower Upgrade
Airframe
1976 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140
Registration Number: N9439K
Serial Number: 28-7625180
Total Time: 5200
Date of Annual: January 2026
Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons
Stall Speed with flaps: 47 knots, Without flaps: 55 knots:
Useful Load: 745.5 pounds
MTOW: 2150 pounds
Range: 455 nm
Cruise: 118 knots
Engine
Lycoming O-320-D3G
Horsepower: 160 hp
Serial Number: L-14894-39A
Total Time: 1381 SMOH
Date of Overhaul: February 8, 1994
Location of Overhaul: Textron Lycoming
Propeller
Sensenich 74DM6-0-60
Aluminum, Two-Blade, Serial Number: A60781
Total Time: 1297 SNEW
Date of Installation: October 8, 2001
Avionics
Narco MK-12D Comm 1
TKM MX-170 Comm 2
Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom
Narco AT-50A Transponder
Narco CP 136 Audio Panel
Narco Nav-122 G/S LOC Nav 1
BendixKing KI-208 LOC Nav 2
JPI EDM 700
AV-30 Horizon, Regular Steam Gauges
Electric Compass
Tachometer replaced at 1835
Airspeed Indicator
Turn Coordinator
Heading Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Altimeter
Datcon Hours Meter
IFR Capable: Yes
IFR Certified No
Additional Features
Dual Toe Brakes
Ram Style Yokes
New Style Throttle Quadrant
Incident Date(s): None Known.
Gaps/missing Logbooks: All Present.
Known Flaws: None known.
Known Corrosion: None Known.
Exterior
The aircraft is white with three shades of blue in stripes down the fuselage wingtips. It’s a 7/10.
Interior
The interior has gray tan panels gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10.
Online auction starts 25th February, 2026. View full logbooks additional data online (
Click here for Specification Sheet
Engine
Lycoming O-320-D3G Horsepower: 160 hp Serial Number: L-14894-39A Total Time: 1381 SMOH Date of Overhaul: February 8, 1994 Location of Overhaul: Textron Lycoming Propeller Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 Aluminum, Two-Blade, Serial Number: A60781 Total Time: 1297 SNEW Date of Installation: October 8, 2001 Avionics Narco MK-12D Comm 1 TKM MX-170 Comm 2 Sigtronics SPA 400 Intercom Narco AT-50A Transponder Narco CP 136 Audio Panel Narco Nav-122 G/S LOC Nav 1 BendixKing KI-208 LOC Nav 2 JPI EDM 700 AV-30 Horizon, Regular Steam Gauges Electric Compass Tachometer replaced at 1835 Airspeed Indicator Turn Coordinator Heading Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator Altimeter Datcon Hours Meter IFR Capable: Yes IFR Certified No Additional Features Dual Toe Brakes Ram Style Yokes New Style Throttle Quadrant Incident Date(s): None Known. Gaps/missing Logbooks: All Present. Known Flaws: None known. Known Corrosion: None Known. Exterior The aircraft is white with three shades of blue in stripes down the fuselage & wingtips. It’s a 7/10. Interior The interior has gray & tan panels & gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10. Online auction starts 25th February, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/837806) Click here for Specification Sheet
Propeller
Sensenich 74DM6-0-60
Interior
The interior has gray & tan panels & gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10. Online auction starts 25th February, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/837806) Click here for Specification Sheet
Exterior
The aircraft is white with three shades of blue in stripes down the fuselage & wingtips. It’s a 7/10. Interior The interior has gray & tan panels & gray fabric seats. It’s a 4/10. Online auction starts 25th February, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/837806) Click here for Specification Sheet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matt Hutton
avpay.aero
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Contact for Price
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of Overhaul: Textron Lycoming, TX | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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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 107 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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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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