1977 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1977 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$69,000
Location Stockton, CA
Total Time 14,275 hrs
Engine SMOH 99 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7725282
Reg # N38477
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Audio panel: Bendix/King KMA 24 TSO audio panel w/3LMB Nav/Com #1: Bendix/King KX 155 TSO Nav/Com Nav #2: Bendix/King KN 53 TSO Nav Com #2: King KY 197 TSO Com VOR/LOC/GS: King KI 109 VOR/LOC/GS course deviation indicator VOR/LOC: Bendix/King KI 208 VOR/LOC course deviation indicator Transponder: Garmin GTX 327 mode C transponder Encoder: ACK A30 remote altitude encoder ADS-B: Not equipped with ADS-B out ELT: Ameri-King AK450 ELT with panel mounted switch and indicator ICS: PS Engineering PM 3000 panel mounted intercom (four place) Clock: Electric clock Hour Meter: Datcon recording hour meter True airspeed indicator Outside air temperature indicator Lighter/auxiliary power port Pilot and copilot yoke push-to-talk switches

Description

1977 PIPER CHEROKEE 140 For Sale in Stockton, California Low time Penn Yan Aero RAM engine STC (160HP), Bendix/King KX 155 GS, KN 52 Nav, KY 197 Com, KI 209 VOR/LOC/GS, KI 208 VOR/LOC, KMA 24 audio panel, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom, no ADS-B out.

Engine

Engine: • Lycoming O-320-E3D serial number RL-37460-27A, *160 HP • 99 hours SMOH, 2,000-hour TBO interval • Compressions at last annual inspection: #1 74, #2 72, #3 68, #4 70 • Penn Yan Aero Services overhaul 12/10/2003 *per RAM STC SE8987SW Propeller: • Sensenich 74DM6-0-58 two blade fixed pitch serial number A52838 • 511 hours SPOH • Prop overhauled by American Propeller Service, Inc. 03/01/2003

Propeller

Propeller: Sensenich 74DM6-0-58 two blade fixed pitch serial number A52838 511 hours SPOH Prop overhauled by American Propeller Service, Inc. 03/01/2003

Interior

White textured vinyl headliner with white textured plastic overhead console White plastic window trim Blue vinyl over blue carpeting side panels Pilot and copilot blue vinyl seats with blue fabric inserts, shoulder harnesses and lap belts Aft cabin blue vinyl folding seats with blue fabric inserts and lap belts Overhead forward map/instrument light Overhead switchable cabin dome light Overhead cabin speaker Forward cabin lower air vents Aft cabin lower air vents Blue floor carpeting Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with hat shelf Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Interior Grading Guide)

Exterior

Overall white with black and dark blue trim accents • Wheel pants not included • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Exterior Paint Grading Guide) Interior: • White textured vinyl headliner with white textured plastic overhead console • White plastic window trim • Blue vinyl over blue carpeting side panels • Pilot and copilot blue vinyl seats with blue fabric inserts, shoulder harnesses and lap belts • Aft cabin blue vinyl folding seats with blue fabric inserts and lap belts • Overhead forward map/instrument light • Overhead switchable cabin dome light • Overhead cabin speaker • Forward cabin lower air vents • Aft cabin lower air vents • Blue floor carpeting • Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with hat shelf • Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Interior Grading Guide)

Inspection

Inspection: Annual inspection due by 02/01/2026 IFR recertification due by 02/01/2027 ELT battery replacement due 03/31/2034 Logbooks: Airframe logbook commences 12/20/1994 @ 9,867.8 hours AFTT Avionics logbook commences 04/05/1995 Engine logbook commences 12/10/2003 at Penn Yan Aero overhaul Propeller logbook commences 12/20/1994 @ 1,453.4 hours SPOH Damage: Landing rollout excursion 10/03/1989, and other various skins and wing rib repairs

Modifications / STCs

Left and right wing bolts replaced with new 01/08/2025

New Concord RG-35AXC battery installed 01/08/2025

Overhauled Aero Wheel main and nose tires installed 01/08/2015

Nose strut rebuilt 01/08/2025

RAM Aircraft modified engine, 5-minute 160 HP takeoff rating 12/10/2003 per STC SE8987SW

Composite spinner 05/09/1997 per STC SA01100AT

Brackett air filter assembly installed 05/06/1988 per STC SA693CE

Pilot storm window

Heater and defrost controls

Manual flaps

Rudder trim

Elevator trim

Alternate static air source

Vertical stabilizer anti-collision strobe beacon

Heated pitot

Copilot brakes

Parking brake

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Wolfe Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$69,000
Wolfe Aviation
controller.com
$69,000
Wolfe Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$70,454 *
GBP £52,147
Wolfe Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$71,127

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1977 Piper Cherokee 140 (N38477) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 14,275 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 below the market average at $69,000.

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 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 14,275 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: 14,275 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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)
Useful Load
920 lbs (417 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 N38477.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stockton, CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

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 N38477 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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